PT TOMORROW: AL East — How staffs could shift in '16

New York Yankees

Given the way Luis Severino (RHP, NYY) has burst onto the scene, he should enter the 2016 season with a spot in the Yankees rotation. The skills (3.70 xERA) don’t exactly match the results, but Severino has likely done enough to buy himself some wiggle room to continue to grow into the role.

With health, Masahiro Tanaka (RHP, NYY) and Michael Pineda (RHP, NYY) likewise should be given the ball every fifth day, and as noted by BaseballHQ starting pitching analyst Stephen Nickrand recently, Nathan Eovaldi (RHP, NYY) seems to be showing signs of figuring things out as well.

The questions then would become: Even with his $25 million salary (and $25 million vesting option for 2017), how much patience will the Yankees have...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Joey Cantillo had a strong performance last time out, but can he do enough to hold onto a spot in the rotation?
Jul 11 2025 3:11am
Kim to see more action at 2B in LA; Ginkel next man up in ARI bullpen; playing time crunch in COL OF; Trenton Brooks seeing playing time in SD; 1B challenges continue in SF
Jul 10 2025 3:10am
As Max Scherzer's sore thumb is having a noticeable impact on his ability to make it through games, where does Toronto's rotation depth stand?
Jul 9 2025 3:07am
Robert Garcia has been struggling of late. Is it time for a new closer in Texas?
FREE
Jul 8 2025 3:05am
Luis Robert Jr. should be back soon, DeLauter raking at Triple-A, and more from around the division.
Jul 4 2025 3:05am

Tools