Perhaps it’s time for Yankees prospect Chance Adams

As the Yankees contemplate who should fill the final slot in their starting rotation, the one name you haven’t heard much of is uber-prospect Chance Adams. At 23, the same age as Luis Severino, perhaps Adams is the answer.

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, then you know that many of our contributors have been urging the Yankees to bring back CC Sabathia for one more season, to round out the starting rotation.

Indeed, the big fella far exceeded expectations in 2017, and had it not been for a few weeks’ stay on the disabled list, Sabathia would have definitely improved upon his 14-5 record.

But at 37, with all the question marks his body brings to the table for the long haul of an entire season, is CC’s return really the best option, considering this is a club still trying to get younger.

No doubt, Sabathia is a much-needed veteran presence that the Yanks will benefit from moving forward. However, in my estimation, anything more than $12 million for one season, carries with it too much risk.

Obviously, I’m playing a bit of devil’s advocate here, since I too have written that the club would be wise to consider bringing back the 2007 AL Cy Young award winner.

Yet, in order to be transparent, I must be objective. Taking leadership ability out of the equation, since much of this should come from the new manager, Aaron Boone, it might be a better investment for the Yankees to call up their No. 2 prospect, Chance Adams.

As the Yankees contemplate who should fill the final slot in their starting rotation, the one name you haven’t heard much of is uber-prospect Chance Adams. At 23, the same age as Luis Severino, perhaps Adams is the answer.

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