The Yankees knew that their organizational pitching depth would be tested at some point early in the 2020 season. James Paxton’s back surgery validates the Yankees’ decision to hold onto J.A. Happ though the offseason, when very few thought he would come to spring training with the franchise. This spring will put the spotlight on the Bombers’ starting rotation depth like Mike King, Deivi Garcia, Nick Nelson, and Albert Abreu, but they have no way of knowing how timing will dictate who gets the call.
Chance Adams was not suppose to be starting on Saturday August 4th, 2018 in Boston.