New York Yankees: What does the bullpen situation look like?

Chad Green and Adam Warren

Green will enter Spring Training as a starting pitcher, as of now. However, the Yankees have time to sign another arm – Ohtani anyone? – before that time comes.

But he’s not the only one any manager would feel confident in to relieve a starter of their duties. There’s also Adam Warren, who, in his second stint in New York, is sitting down opposing hitters left and right.

Both established themselves as Joe Girardi’s guys in any early innings. Green even pushed himself into the later innings just because he was so dominant. And he was, posting a minute 1.83 ERA with 103 strikeouts compared to 17 walks in the regular season. His WHIP was a ridiculous 0.74.

Although fans may remember Green’s meltdown in Game 3 against the Indians, the team can still depend on him in just about any situation. Opposing hitters managed to compile a meager .125 average against him with runners in scoring position.

He also fared better against left-handed hitters, as they hit just .120 against him compared to right-handers’ .162. That’s impressive considering managers’ focus on lefty/righty matchups in crucial parts of the game.

Warren wasn’t a household name during his first spell on the Yankees. And he still isn’t a household name outside of New York.

Nevertheless, the right-hander was a force whenever he was called to the bump last year. He garnered 11 holds and posted a strong 0.87 WHIP. He also sported his best strikeout-to-walk ratio in his career at 3.6.

Warren didn’t receive as much notice as Green in the previous season, but at 30 years old, he may have peaked, as many pitchers do at that age. If Green doesn’t fare well as a starting pitcher, Warren will always be an option.

But if the Yankees acquire another starter off the market, they will have two more weapons in the bullpen.