In the first half of the season, when the Yankees were amidst a historic run of dominance that put them on a pace to potentially break the single season wins record, the bullpen was as automatic as you could ask for. When they were given a lead or a close game, Aaron Boone had no doubt the team was in a strong position to win. One big reason for that was the breakout of Michael King. King had shown flashes of who he could be in 2021, but his first few appearances in 2022 showed he was a new pitcher.