Yankees Midseason Report Cards: Starting Rotation

May 13, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (40) reacts after giving up two runs in the second inning against Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

As the New York Yankees reach the midpoint of the 2016 season, Yanks Go Yard is taking a look at how each player on the roster has performed in the first half. Here are the midseason grades for the starting rotation.

While the Yankees arguably have one of the most talented groups of starting pitchers in the American League, the rotation has failed to live up to its potential in the first half of 2016. After 82 games, Yankees starters have a mediocre 4.70 ERA, good for eighth in the AL. While the toothless offense has certainly been a problem this year, this was always a club that was going to go as far as its pitching would carry it.

With one potential front of the rotation arm in Triple-A and another recently demoted to the bullpen, it’s not clear that things will get better soon. However, this group still has immense potential and the capability to carry the Yankees on their backs if everyone starts clicking at once.

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As the New York Yankees reach the midpoint of the 2016 season, Yanks Go Yard is taking a look at how each player on the roster has performed in the first half. Here are the midseason grades for the starting rotation.

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