Chicago White Sox: 3 destinations for Carlos Rodon
By David Hill
New York Yankees
It seems as though we have been waiting all offseason for the New York Yankees to do something. To this point, that something has been a few minor moves, with the players that were designated for assignment drawing more attention.
Meanwhile, the Yankees have plenty of holes on their roster, especially in the rotation. Everything after Gerrit Cole is a question mark, either due to injury, inconsistency, or the uncertainty of whether or not their performance can be replicated. The Yankees could use some stability in the rotation for 2022.
Rodon could be that piece. He could slot after Cole as their second starter, moving Nestor Cortes back and taking some pressure off of the oft-injured Jameson Taillon. Even if he is not the arm that Yankees fans had hoped for at the start of free agency, he would still be a marked upgrade over some of the pitchers that took the mound last season.
It is also worth noting that he could be more than a one year deal even if the Yankees sign him for just the 2022 campaign. The Chicago White Sox declined to extend the Qualifying Offer, making that a possibility depending on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. A strong year with the Yankees could lead to a second season.
The New York Yankees need to find another piece in the rotation. Carlos Rodon may not be the biggest name, but he would make a difference.