Yankees Answer Our Postseason Pitching Questions Right in Front of Our Eyes

Yankees Pitching Staff

The New York Yankees have once again assembled a formidable pitching staff and they are ready to make a deep run into this year’s playoffs. Led by Gerrit Cole, the Yankees have a deep and experienced rotation that should be able to match up with any team in the league. But it is important to remember that as much as Cole is a huge piece, he is just one piece of the puzzle. He can't do it alone.

Luis Severino has returned to form, and Nestor Cortes has been a revelation all year long. Jordan Montgomery has been a solid number four starter, and Jameson Taillon has shown flashes of brilliance. The Yankees also have a strong bullpen, led by Clay Holmes and Michael King.

Bullpen Concerns

With all that being said, there is one concern that I still have about the Yankees pitching staff. Their bullpen has been shaky at times this season, and they have blown several late leads. Just recently, they lost to the Houston Astros in an embarrassing fashion, giving up five runs in the ninth inning.Chapman has not looked sharp in the month of September.

The Yankees need their bullpen to be more consistent if they want to win the World Series. They have the talent to do it, but they need to put it all together. The Yankees have a lot of experience in the playoffs, and they know what it takes to win. If their bullpen can come together, they will be a tough team to beat.

Starting Pitching Rotation

The Yankees have a lot of depth in their starting pitching rotation with Gerrit Cole, Luis Severino, Nestor Cortes, Jameson Taillon, and Jordan Montgomery. All of these pitchers have the ability to be a number one starter on a different team. This gives the Yankees a lot of flexibility in how they use their starters.

For example, the Yankees could use a six-man rotation in the playoffs, which would allow them to give their starters extra rest. This could be a major advantage in a long playoff series. The Yankees also have the option of using a bullpen game in the playoffs, which would allow them to use their relievers in a more creative way.

Conclusion

The Yankees have a lot of options when it comes to their pitching staff, and they will need to use all of them if they want to win the World Series. Their starting rotation is one of the best in the league, and their bullpen has the potential to be just as good. If the Yankees can put it all together, they will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs.