Starting pitching will not be the New York Yankees ' top priority this offseason — nor should it be. The Yankees' American League pennant defense fell short in the ALDS as Max Fried and Carlos Rodon turned in subpar performances at the worst possible time, but both are still All-Stars, and Fried will get his share of real estate on Cy Young ballots.

They're also getting Gerrit Cole back in 2026 and can add him into a rotation that also includes — in addition to Fried and Rodon — breakout star Cam Schlittler, 2024 Rookie of the Year Luis Gil and, eventually, a post-Tommy John Clarke Schmidt.

The Yankees will instead focus on their frighteningly inconsistent bullpen and their lineup around captain Aaron Judge.

So why should New York go after Dylan Cease ?

First of all, there's the ob

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