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The Yankees’ rotation is stacked — and might be the best of the remaining playoff teams

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Heyman, J. (2026, October 2). The Yankees’ rotation is stacked — and might be the best of the remaining playoff teams. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/sports/yankees-rotation-is-stacked-and-might-be-the-best-of-playoff-teams/

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The New York Yankees' pitching rotation is considered one of the strongest remaining in the MLB playoffs, particularly ahead of their division series against Tampa Bay starting on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone has not yet committed Gerrit Cole, a former Cy Young winner, to pitch Game 1 despite his high profile. Carlos Rodón, who has been exceptionally effective with a 1.89 ERA and a Major League Baseball (MLB)-best .146 batting average against (BAA) in recent weeks, is also available for the series. Additionally, Cole's teammate Cam Schlittler, another Cy Young candidate, should be ready to pitch in Games 2 and potentially Game 5 if necessary due to strategic off days. The combined annual salary of $703 million for starters Cole, Rodón, and Schlittler underscores the financial investment in this formidable pitching lineup, contrasting with other playoff teams that have had to resort to bullpen games or recovering pitchers.

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Well, even though former Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer Gerrit Cole is lined up to pitch Game 1 of the division series Saturday vs. Tampa Bay, Boone at least initially declined to commit to a starter. asserted

Boone → line → starter

That’s probably because Carlos Rodón is also rested and ready, and Rodón was the hottest pitcher in the American League after certain Cy Young winner Cam Schlittler the past few weeks of the season (1.89 ERA, MLB-best .146 BAA since returning). asserted

Rodón → ’ → season

Thanks to off days, Schlittler should be able to go in Games 2 and 5 (if necessary). asserted

Schlittler → go → Games

The other three games will be covered by $703M worth of talent (Cole, Rodón and Game 2 winner Max Fried’s combined take-home pay). asserted

games → cover → talent

The Yankees have four outstanding starters, and three of them are at their best now (Cole’s given up a few too many homers lately, nine in his last four starts). asserted

Cole → have → starts

That contrasts with multiple playoff teams that have had to use openers, bullpen games and test recovering/returning starters. asserted

that → contrast → openers

The Yankees’ rotation is stacked — and might be the best of the remaining playoff teams

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