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The Yankees’ starting pitching is currently bolstered by a solid lineup, featuring six key players. Garrett Cole returns as the ace of the staff, while new addition Max Fried, who recently signed an eight-year, $218 million contract, is expected to be a reliable figure—though some pundits question the duration and amount of the contract given Fried's injury history.
Carlos Rodon had a commendable bounce-back year, and both Luis Heal and Clark Schmidt have shown potential. Heal claimed the Rookie of the Year title, winning 15 games with a respectable 3.5 ERA. Schmidt, despite suffering an oblique strain last year, is still viewed as a player with a promising future if he can maintain his health.