Injury Challenges Force Strategic Moves
The Yankees face a significant dilemma as injuries have severely disrupted their pitching rotation. With key starters sidelined, difficult decisions have emerged in assembling a competitive Opening Day roster. The unavailability of several expected pitchers has opened the door for veteran Carlos Carrasco, who, despite past struggles, now plays a crucial role in addressing the team’s immediate needs.
Revised Pitching Rotation
At 37, Carrasco’s past performance includes challenging seasons with high earned run averages over two seasons. However, recent spring training efforts have revealed a promising improvement, as evidenced by an impressive ERA in his latest innings pitched. His inclusion comes at a time when another key pitcher remains sidelined, leaving the Yankees with few alternatives in their rotation. Alongside Carrasco stepping in, plans are in place for Carlos Rodon to start the opener on March 27 and for Max Fried to take the mound in the subsequent game on March 29. This reshuffling underscores the team’s effort to cope with injuries while maintaining competitiveness at the start of the season.
