Should the Yankees blow up their pitching corps?

German’s past suspensions have contributed to a sense of baggage that could potentially impact the Yankees’ decision about his future with the team.

Not all has been bad

The only starting pitchers that have been consistent this season are Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt. Cole has a legitimate chance of winning the Cy Young Award, and there’s potential in Schmidt as he’s having a solid season.

Schmidt’s value is likely to increase if he continues delivering strong pitching performances. It’s possible he might even receive a contract extension, or if circumstances align favorably, the Yankees could acquire valuable prospect compensation by trading him.

Next steps for the Yankees’ pitching unit

Considering the challenges the Yankees have faced with their starting pitching, it’s understandable that there’s a question about whether a major reevaluation and potential blow up the starting pitching corps. Contracts expiring for players like Severino and Cortes provide an opportunity for the team to reassess their roster and make strategic decisions.

Rodon’s situation is interesting, if he keeps up the strong performances, they can indeed increase his trade value and potentially allow the Yankees to address any concerns about his contract’s long-term impact. If he continues to excel, trading him while his value is high could be a prudent move.

German’s situation is more uncertain, given both his off-field issues. Evaluating his talent and potential contribution will be important, as well as considering how his presence might impact team dynamics and the culture of the locker room.

Ultimately, the decision to make significant changes to the starting pitching corps will depend on a combination of the team’s evaluation of each player’s performance, their contracts, and the broader strategy the Yankees want to pursue.

The front office will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of retaining, trading, or letting go of these pitchers in order to build a competitive and sustainable roster moving forward. The current rotation they have now excluding Cole and Schmidt is just not going to work and blowing up the rotation is a solid idea for both the present and future of the organization.