Will Warren Has Caused the Best Problem Possible for the Yankees
The New York Yankees now have a cushy problem thanks to Will Warren.
Heading into the 2026 MLB campaign, Will Warren appeared to be a potential odd man out in the New York Yankees ' starting rotation. With Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole both on the mend, many wondered if there would be any room for Warren once those two returned. We knew that Max Fried and Cam Schlittler both had rotation spots locked down, meaning that Warren would be battling it out with Luis Gil and Ryan Weathers for the final slot.
Based on the fact that Warren was left out of the Yankees' playoff rotation last year and because New York traded four prospects to acquire Weathers from the Miami Marlins back in January, you just kind of thought he might be a trade candidate. But at this point, Warren appears to be anything but that, and he has actually created a problem for the Yankees. In the best way possible, though.
Following his latest gem against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, Warren owns a 2. 39 ERA over his first seven starts this season. What's more, he has allowed just 32 hits while racking up 46 strikeouts over 37.
2 innings of work, and his 5. 75 K/BB ratio is truly elite. His 1.