Apr 23, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (36) reacts during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Heading into the 2023 season, the New York Yankees boasted one of the strongest starting rotations in baseball, at least on paper. However, their fortunes quickly took a turn for the worse with Frankie Montas being sidelined for most of the season due to shoulder surgery, Luis Severino grappling with a lat injury, and Carlos Rodon suffering from a forearm strain.