The Yankees rolled into this season with a few question marks in the rotation, but there could be a diamond in the rough that the team discovered. Jhony Brito made his debut in pinstripes on Sunday, and boy, did he look absolutely electric. If Brito is able to maintain that level of performance, there’s no doubt in my mind that he can be a consistent starter for this team. Add to that the fact that both German and Schmidt looked lackluster in their season openers, and I’d say Brito now has the edge.
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The Yankees saw immense potential in Jhony Brito:
What worked for Jhony Brito was his ability to be aggressive against hitters and utilize his changeup to the best of his abilities.