New York Yankees Starting Pitchers, Continued
Nobody expected Domingo German (1.5 fWAR) to make such an impact this season. For most of the year, however, he was the most consistent starter in the rotation, pitching to a 18-4 record and a 4.04 ERA. He also struck out 153 batters in 143 innings of work.
Unfortunately, German was suspended at the end of the 2019 season and through the postseason for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy. There have been no updates on his status or whether he will face a further penalty from MLB or the New York Yankees
FINAL LETTER GRADE FOR 2019: B
For a time, Luis Severino (0.5 fWAR) was the answer to Chris Sale. The Yankees’ very own homegrown ace. Unfortunately, that hope hasn’t come fully to fruition and the Dominican-born starter will need another season to prove his worth to the team and to the fans.
This season, after agreeing to a 4-year, $40M deal ($10M AAV), Severino only managed to start three games. While he looked stellar in those games, his postseason starts left a lot to be desired.
The good news is that 2020 is a whole new opportunity for the young righty. Hopefully, he can pull through.
FINAL LETTER GRADE FOR 2019: B