New York Yankees: Candidates for fifth starter role
By David Hill
Deivi Garcia
At some point, Deivi Garcia will get his chance in the New York Yankees rotation. That could happen as soon as this season.
Considered the Yankees top pitching prospect heading into the 2019 campaign, Garcia had a breakout campaign last year. He attracted notice by firing seven perfect innings, striking out 12 in a game that his team eventually lost. Garcia used that as a springboard to post ridiculous strikeout rates, rocketing all the way to AAA last season.
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However, that 2019 campaign was not exactly the smoothest for the talented 20 year old. In his 111.1 innings, he struck out an incredible 165 batters, but also issued 54 walks. Those command issues led to a 4.28 ERA and a 1.347 WHiP, even though he allowed just 7.8 hits per nine innings.
Obviously, Garcia still has a lot to work on. His stuff is absolutely filthy, but there are questions about whether or not he can actually throw his excellent curve for strikes. His smaller frame and high effort delivery are also concerns, but when he is right, Garcia is one of the top pitching prospects in the game.
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The time will come for Deivi Garcia to be a part of the New York Yankees rotation. While that could even happen this year, it would be a surprise if he broke camp with the team.