Just 16 days until pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, FLA — the New York Yankees starting staff appears to be set. Following general manager Brian Cashman’s proclamation that J.A. Happ is a leader for the Yankees fifth spot in the rotation, potentially relegating Jordan Montgomery to the bullpen as a long reliever, New York looks set to begin the new season.
However, as we saw with 30 players sent to the injured list in 2019, having a bountiful minor league system, especially with experienced players waiting in the Triple-A wings, is wise.
Therefore, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.