David Robertson may have been the centerpiece of the Yankees’ deal with the White Sox back in July, but Tommy Kahnle was considered to be a major acquisition for a Yankee bullpen that was considered one of the best in baseball after the trade was finalized. Kahnle, a former draft pick of the Yanks, came to the Bronx with a 2.50 ERA and was striking out 42.6% of batters he faced. He has not been able to replicate that success in pinstripes.
Since joining the Yankees, Kahnle has only struck out 28% of batters, and seems to find himself in a jam every time out.