This Friday was a pretty busy day at MLB, not only because it was the last day for salary agreements between teams and their referees eligible for refereeing, but also because the New York Yankees they signed two free agency “big fish”: In the stellar infielder DJ LeMahieu ial ‘ veteran opener Corey Bluber.
With Klüber acquired for a year for $ 11 million, it has also changed what would become the Yankees rotation for the 2021 season, Which if the health authorities and the government allow, could start on April 1, as planned. With Klüber added to the initialist arms fight, for now this is the projected rotation of the Mules.
- 1. Gerrit Cole (LD)
- 2. Corey Kluber (LD)
- 3. Jordan Montgomery (LZ)
- Sunday 4 Germán (LD)
- 5. Deivi García (LD)
- Luis Severino (LD) * until summer
Other pitchers that manager Aaron Boone could use as openers are: Michael King, Clarke Schmidt, Nicaraguan Jonathan Loaisiga and Venezuelan Jhoulys Chacín.
It should be clarified that according to various sources from prestigious journalists, New York is looking for another opening pitcher. Recent reports indicate that the New York board is negotiating with Dominican right-hander Luis Castillo. Also although it seems less likely, Masahiro Tanaka is still an option to return.