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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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Jun 14, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) celebrates with Aaron Judge (99) and Starlin Castro (14) after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning during a MLB baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) celebrates with Aaron Judge (99) and Starlin Castro (14) after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning during a MLB baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Thoughts

The Yankees will need someone to step up in C.C. Sabathia’s absence.

Manager Joe Girardi could choose to use any number of these arms to get through C.C.’s DL stint.

We should expect a drop in production from whoever takes the hill for the Yanks, considering how well C.C. was pitching prior to his injury.

However, with the offense being one of the best in baseball, the Yankees just need Sabathia’s replacement to be serviceable. The offense will likely continue to carry this team.

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For what appears to be at least the next month, the Yankees will look for one of these young arms to join their starting rotation and help them win games.

All major league stats from ESPN.com and all minor league stats from milb.com.

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