The New York Yankees entered the season knowing they’d be without Gerrit Cole, the ace of their staff, for the entire year.

Tommy John surgery took him off the mound, forcing the Yankees to lean on unproven arms and creative rotation depth.

That’s where 25-year-old Will Warren comes in — a prospect with upside, flashes of dominance, and still plenty to learn.

He’s been asked to punch above his weight in Cole’s absence, and at times, he’s looked capable of taking that step.

Other times, it’s been a reminder of how difficult it is to stick in the big leagues without polish and command.

Warren’s stuff is electric — the numbers back it up

Warren’s 5.34 ERA over 13 starts doesn’t jump off the page, but the underlying numbers tell a more complicated story.

He’s racked up 75 strikeouts acr

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