Yankees Rotation Recovers With Warren, Yarbrough Ahead Rangers Series

The New York Yankees have strategically used recent off days to rest and reset their pitching rotation amid injuries to key starters Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil. Manager Aaron Boone has stretched the rotation schedule, bringing Ryan Yarbrough back after briefly moving him to the bullpen, and starting Will Warren on six days' rest to maintain optimal pitching performance. This approach has helped stabilize the rotation, which struggled early in the season with a league-worst ERA but has since improved significantly, posting a 2.89 ERA since mid-April, second only to the Texas Rangers. Max Fried has been a standout performer with a 1.29 ERA, anchoring the rotation alongside Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt as they regain form. The Yankees' pitching resurgence comes at a crucial time as they prepare for high-stakes games, including a series against the Rangers featuring strong opposing starters. Boone emphasized smart load management to keep the rotation effective over the long season while navigating injuries and lineup changes.