The Yankees' rotation, initially considered a strength, was impacted by injuries to Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, affecting 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.
This raises questions about whether the staff needs to add a starter or not.
No official statement has been made by the Yankees regarding their plans for the rotation.
Author's summary: Yankees face rotation concerns due to injuries.