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Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal looks on from the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo\/Heather Khalifa)<\/p>\n
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The New York Yankees have just lost left-handed starter, Carlos Rodon to injury.<\/p>\n
Rodon, 33, is now disabled with elbow inflammation.<\/p>\n
Rodon joins starting pitchers Max Fried (elbow bone bruise) and Clarke Schmidt (Tommy John surgery) on the Major League Baseball Injured List.<\/p>\n
The Yankees are also playing without All World All Star Aaron Judge (ribs stress fracture) and slugger Giancarlo Stanton (strained calf).<\/p>\n
The Yankees currently find themselves trailing the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East by 4 games.<\/p>\n
It is likely the Yankees will look to shore up their roster near or at the MLB August 3 trade deadline. Especially their starting pitching.<\/p>\n
In order of priority, here are four starting pitchers this old scout believes can bolster the Yankees major league roster:<\/p>\n
Pitchers That Can Bolster New York Yankees Rotation:<\/p>\n
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 30: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 30, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Getty Images1-New York Yankees Trade Target:Tarik Skubal-Detroit Tigers- LHP-6-3, 240 pounds-Age 29<\/p>\n
This is a no-brainer, as most contending teams will check in with Detroit to see if they can pry Skubal away from Detroit.<\/p>\n
It is likely the Los Angeles Dodgers will be in the mix for Detroit Tigers <\/a>Skubal.<\/p>\n Skubal is working on a $32Million contract this season.<\/p>\n Will the Tigers meet his salary demands, as Skubal can be a free agent at the end of this season?<\/p>\n The Yankees clearly have the financial wherewithal to offer Skubal a long contract extension.<\/p>\n Skubal missed some time this season while getting loose particles removed from his pitching elbow.<\/p>\n Skubal appears to be fine, and has made 11 starts this season. He has pitched to a 3.15 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP in 65.2 innings.<\/p>\n Skubal\u2019s next start is scheduled for July 7, at home in Detroit against the Athletics.<\/p>\n brooksbaseball.net <\/a>lists Skubal\u2019s 4-seam and sinking fastballs at 97 miles per hour. He also throws a changeup, a slider, and a curve.<\/p>\n MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JUNE 06: Joe Ryan #41 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field on June 06, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Getty Images2-New York Yankees Trade Target: Joe Ryan-Minnesota Twins-RHP-6-2, 205 pounds-Age 30<\/p>\n Ryan just turned 30 June 5.<\/p>\n Ryan is the ace of the Twins staff, but it\u2019s very possible the Twins will look to load up on prospects, as they navigate the trade deadline.<\/p>\n Ryan is a reliable starter, who is in his sixth season with the Twins.<\/p>\n An All Star last season, Ryan has made 18 starts so far for Minnesota. He has thrown to a 3.61 ERA, with a .079 WHIP in 97.1 innings pitched.<\/p>\n Ryan is working on a very reasonable $6.2Million contract this year. He and the Twins have a mutual option for 2027, which travels with his contract.<\/p>\n Ryan\u2019s next start will be July 5 at Yankee Stadium, against the Yankees.<\/p>\n Ryan throws both his 4-seam, and sinker at 94 miles per hour. He also throws a changeup, a slider, and a curveball.<\/p>\n