The back end of the Yankees rotation is where the biggest battle of the team’s spring camp continues to be found. This week’s primary developments include a new pitcher entering the fray, one exiting it and a third pitcher initially thought to be a favorite finally putting his best foot forward.
The new contender is 24-year-old Jordan Montgomery (LHP, NYY), who struck out 8 while yielding 2 ER over 4.1 IP March 23, following up on a scoreless 4-inning appearance March 17 (2 K).
Montgomery had a fine season split between Double-A and Triple-A in 2016: 2.13 ERA, 1.20 WHIP with a 134/45 K/BB in 139.1 IP, saving his best work for AAA-Scranton/Wilkes-Barre: 0.97 ERA, 37/9 K/BB in 37 IP over 6 starts.
The departed contestant...
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