NY Yankees’ Will Warren making strong case to keep rotation spot amid Carlos Rodon return

The New York Yankees are getting closer to full strength on the mound, with Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole expected to return in the coming weeks. As the rotation begins to take shape, one of the biggest questions is who will lose their spot, but Will Warren is making a strong argument to stay.

Warren’s recent performance has caught attention, and his consistency could make the Yankees’ decision more difficult. According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, “If Will Warren keeps up anything close to what he did Saturday, he won’t have much to worry about,” as competition within the rotation intensifies ahead of Rodon and Cole’s return.

After Aaron Boone recently updated Rodon and Cole’s return timelines for the Yankees, the team will eventually need to move two starters out of the rotation, with names like Ryan Weathers and Luis Gil in the mix. Meanwhile, Max Fried and Cam Schlittler are expected to keep their roles, leaving Warren in direct competition for one of the final spots.

Warren’s performance gives him edge in rotation battle

Warren has positioned himself well thanks to solid outings and durability. He made 33 starts last season with a 4.44 ERA, showing he can handle a full workload at the Major League level.

Will Warren #29 of the Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Royals. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

Compared to others competing for a spot, Warren has been more consistent. While Gil has shown flashes in the past, and Weathers remains an option, neither has matched Warren’s current level of performance.

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Yankees face tough decisions as rotation gets healthier

With Rodon and Cole nearing their returns, the Yankees will soon have to make roster adjustments. The likely scenario involves shifting pitchers to the bullpen or Triple-A, depending on performance and team needs.

For now, Warren appears to be in a strong position to remain part of the rotation. If he continues to deliver, the Yankees may have little choice but to keep him in place as they look to build a stable and effective pitching staff.