The Yankees front office has made clear that the organization’s number one priority this offseason is to upgrade the starting rotation. General Manager Brian Cashman made the first big move on that front last week, when he acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners. Although he previously re-signed veteran CC Sabathia to a team-friendly one-year deal, Sonny Gray is on the trade block, so Cashman is expected to acquire at least one more high-end starting pitcher before the winter is over.
The team has shown interest in Patrick Corbin, who is generally regarded as the top free agent starter.