The Yankees have to feel good about their potential playoff rotation for 2026. But potential is the operative word there.

Sure, the Bronx Bombers might have a stable of talented arms at their disposal next October. But right now, on Dec. 12, New York’s rotation has a lot of question marks behind Max Fried , who is coming off a career-high innings workload (195 1/3 innings).

At their best, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are frontline-type starters. But both pitchers are expected to have delayed starts to 2026, and no one can predict how they’ll look after returning from their respective elbow surgeries.

Luis Gil won the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Award, but he threw only 57 innings last season after suffering a right lat strain during Spring Training and had some sh

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