MLB Power Rankings: Which pitching rotation is the best in baseball?

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 30: Luis Severino #40 of the New York Yankees reacts after the last out of the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on May 30, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images) /

14. New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are more commonly known as the owners of arguably the leagues top offense, with stars like Aaron Judge and the rising Gleyber Torres making the headlines.

However, its rotation deserves a lot of the credit for its 35-17 record.

During the teams insane 16-1 stretch earlier in April, the starters combined for a 1.95 ERA. Now that’s nuts. Much of it can be attributed to Luis Severino, who has cemented his status as one of the games elite pitchers.

Here’s how the 24-year-old ranks in the top statistical categories amongst AL starters:

2.31 ERA (5th)
8 Wins (Tied-1st)
92 K (5th)

Aside from Severino, the Yankees’ have gotten solid production from veteran CC Sabathia (3.73 ERA). His walks and run totals are up over his past two games, but he allowed just five runs through his first six starts.

Sonny Gray has been (for the most part) a disaster this season. He flashed ace-like performances against the Houston Astros and Kanas City Royals’ earlier in May, but has yet to find consistency.

In the No. 5 spot, lefty Jordan Montogomery was doing well until he was sidelined with a left elbow strain. In his six starts, he tallied 23 strikeouts, a 3.62 ERA and just three home runs allowed.

Domingo German has filled in admirably, but will return to the bullpen once Montogomery returns.

With a fair amount of uncertainty surrounding the teams’ rotation, it’s extremely likely they make a trade for a starter before the deadline. Cole Hamels, anyone?