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With C.C. Sabathia Headed to the DL, Who Will Step Up for the Yankees?

BySean Dyer|
Jun 13, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 13, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (52) in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell (55) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell (55) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Bryan Mitchell

Mitchell started the 2017 season in the Yankees’ bullpen and has eight career major league starts.

The right-hander struggled in his 11 relief appearances this year and was sent to Triple-A. Since his demotion, Mitchell has joined Scranton-Wilkes-Barre’s starting rotation.

Mitchell has been less than stellar for the RailRiders. He has a 5.09 ERA in six starts and opposing hitters are batting .320 against him.

Mitchell is on the 40-man roster and has major league experience so he could be considered for a starting spot. However, Mitchell has yet to live up to the expectations of his former top pitching prospect status.

He should be considered a long shot to start during Sabathia’s absence.

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