The Yankees seem to have a project on their hands, and they’re treating it like a science experiment with high upside. Will Warren, a promising young arm, is following a blueprint eerily similar to that of Michael King—an unheralded pitcher with dominant stuff who, after some refining, could be molded into a reliable weapon.
King took time to develop into a big-league starter, and the Yankees hope Warren can take the same leap, especially after a rough debut in 2024.
The Rough Start and Early Adjustments
Warren got his first taste of major league action last season, and it didn’t go as planned.