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

By Sean 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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Feb 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Ronald Herrera (left) and relief pitcher Justus Sheffield (right) run sprints during MLB spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Ronald Herrera (left) and relief pitcher Justus Sheffield (right) run sprints during MLB spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Ronald Herrera

Herrera made the jump from Double-A right to the majors when he was called up on Wednesday.

The youngster took the loss in his MLB debut, however, after giving up a two-run homer to Andrelton Simmons. He gave up just those two runs over two innings of work, surrendering two hits, walking one batter, hitting another, and striking out two.

The reason Herrera got the call to the big league club without pitching in Triple-A this season was his dominant performance in Double-A.

Over eight starts, Herrera was 7-0 with 1.07 ERA and 0.75 WHIP.

The Yankees clearly see something in this kid, but do they see enough to make him their fifth starter?

Well, Herrera was sent back down to Double-A on Thursday, so we may not see him for a little while.

Herrera will likely rejoin the Thunder rotation so he can stay stretched out and ready if the Yankees come calling in need of a spot start.

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