The Yankees wasted little time in their hunt for starting pitching. According to multiple reports, the Bombers have agreed to sign CC Sabathia to a one-year contract worth $8 million dollars. Joel Sherman first reported that the team was finalizing a deal.
Sabathia, 38, pitched well for the Yankees in 2018. He logged 153 innings, working to a 3.65 ERA with a 4.16 FIP. He also displayed a mastery of inducing soft contact. His 25.1% soft contact rate sits near the top of the league. He missed some time on the disabled list with his balky knee, but he was an effective pitcher overall.