Just over 10 days into the MLB season, every team has a few players who aren’t pulling their weight. Usually, those underperformers are fringe guys—easily replaced. But for the Yankees, two of the biggest concerns are sitting right in the starting rotation. That’s not ideal.
So far, the Yankees’ offense has mostly carried the load, but a cold series in Detroit exposed a harsh truth: when the bats cool off, this team doesn’t have the arms to hang in a tight, low-scoring battle. The roster won’t stay untouched for long—some guys won’t even make it to the trade deadline, and a few might be gone before May.
Here are three Yankees who have already shown they might not belong on the big-league roster past May 1:
1. Will Warren, RHP
Warren looked promising in spring, and the Yankees hoped he could step into the Michael King/Luis Gil mold, especially with Gerrit Cole out and Gil now sidelined, too. But the warning signs from late spring—like struggles in Miami and Baltimore—have carried into the season.
There’s no doubt Warren has talent and grit, but so far, missed locations have led to punishment. He’s still learning on the job, but with Clarke Schmidt building up in the minors, Warren may be better off taking a step back. A temporary demotion could let him reset and return stronger.
2. Carlos Carrasco, RHP
Every decent start from Carrasco should be treated as a bonus. He was a last-minute depth add, not a long-term solution. While his two-seamer still flashes potential, it doesn’t have the juice to survive mistakes. Too many of his other pitches have aged out of effectiveness.
The meltdown inning in freezing Detroit—three home runs surrendered—tells the story. He’s serviceable for now, but the longer the Yankees lean on him, the more exposed they’ll be. A replacement should be on deck.
3. Pablo Reyes, IF
The Yankees chose Reyes for his versatility, glove, and ability to hit lefties over Dom Smith and even Oswald Peraza coming out of spring. But things have flipped fast.
Reyes’ error-filled first start was hard to miss—even in a blowout win—and since then, he’s barely seen the field. He’s 0-for-6 in limited action and looks like he’s stuck in the dreaded “Trent Grisham Zone”: not enough reps to find a rhythm, not enough results to earn more.
If the team already trusts Peraza more, Reyes’ spot could be the next to go.
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