Yankees Insider Proposes Bringing Back Lefty with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón Out
Summary
The New York Yankees are considering signing left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough as a temporary solution while key pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón recover from surgeries. Joel Sherman suggests Yarbrough could fill in at the start of the season for a low cost until the Yankees' main rotation is healthy. Yarbrough previously pitched for the Yankees and may be signed to a short-term, low-cost deal.Key Facts
- Gerrit Cole is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will miss the start of the Yankees' season.
- Carlos Rodón had surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow and will also miss the season's start.
- Ryan Yarbrough is a veteran pitcher who could serve as a temporary replacement in the Yankees' rotation.
- Yarbrough has experience with the Yankees, having pitched 64 innings for them last season with a 4.36 ERA.
- Yarbrough's potential contract is projected to be about $2.2 million for one year.
- The Yankees have several promising pitching prospects, which might influence their decision to sign Yarbrough.
- Yarbrough's low cost and flexibility to shift roles make him an attractive option for the Yankees.
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