Each month in the Rotation Depth Inventory, we take stock of the Yankees’ options to step in and start in the event of an opening in the rotation. At the July 31st Trade Deadline, the Yankees were linked to several arms but ended up standing pat in a market that didn’t see many notable starters moved, sticking with rookies Will Warren and Cam Schlittler in the wake of a season-ending injury to Clarke Schmidt. Luis Gil made his season debut a few days later, adding some much-needed upside to the Yankees’ staff as they strove to end a skid that’s dropped them out of first place. Ryan Yarbrough also began a rehab assignment Thursday, through manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged the team is unsure whether they’ll build the veteran out to start or move him to the bullpen once healthy.

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