Let’s flashback for a moment. Entering play on August 26, the Yankees left-hander was 10-8, with a 5.58 ERA in 25 starts. He had allowed 31 home runs and 140 hits in 129 innings—a .274 BAA. His 5.58 ERA was second-worst in the majors among 83 pitchers with at least 120 innings.
Worst ERA in MLB, entering play on August 26
- Aaron Sanchez: 5.89
- J.A. Happ: 5.58
- Rick Porcello: 5.49
Think about it. Just two weeks ago, Happ might’ve not made the Yankees’ postseason roster.