The New York Yankees rotation is getting Luis Gil back soon, but they could still be looking for an arm to round out the starting rotation for the postseason.
The Yankees have Max Fried and Carlos Rodón. When Gil returns, they will have a solid trio. Ryan Yarbrough was pitching well in the starting rotation before his injury, and his return should also help. He allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his eight starts. However, even with Fried, Gil, Rodón and Yarbrough healthy, the Yankees may still want a reliable No. 5 starter.
Will Warren, Marcus Stroman and Cam Schlittler may not be reliable options in October. Stroman has pitched fine since his return, but his track record with the team is far from great. FanSided's Stephen Parello suggested Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks could be a solid arm for the Yankees' rotation.
"The problem in 2025 has been his production," wrote Parello. "Gallen has made 19 starts on the year and is sporting a 5.15 ERA. Still, when he's on, he's on, as the Yankees saw firsthand this season. With a 0.69 ERA and 19 Ks in his first two July starts, there's some hope that he could be turning the corner."
Gallen may not be having his best season, but is he good enough to be an upgrade at the back of the starting rotation? He likely is. He has been a Cy Young Award candidate and an All-Star in the past.
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He is going to be a free agent after the season and would be a great rental arm. If his recent success is a sign of him finding his best form again, he could end up being an ace-like arm for Aaron Boone.
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