Do the Yankees need to make a big splash this offseason in the rotation?

Yankees' Offseason Rotation Dilemma

The Yankees' rotation, initially considered a strength, was impacted by injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, dampening preseason expectations.

Despite starting the year with Marcus Stroman and Carlos Carrasco as their no. 5 starters, the rotation finished in the top 10 in ERA and WAR in 2025.

However, this success did not translate to the ALDS, where the Blue Jays struggled against Max Fried and Carlos Rodon, with Cam Schlittler being the only starter to register a quality start.

With Rodon beginning the season on the injured list and Gerrit Cole not expected to be activated by Opening Day, the team may need to consider adding a starter.

The rotation finished inside the top 10 in ERA and WAR in 2025.

The question remains whether the Yankees need to make a big splash this offseason in the rotation.

Author's summary: Yankees face rotation uncertainty.

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Empire Sports Media Empire Sports Media — 2025-11-01

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