Yankees’ pitching prospect could make a big impact in 2024

It is no secret the Yankees are playing a risky game in the starting rotation, with Carlos Rodon and Nestor Cortes rebounding from injury. However, even Marcus Stroman has dealt with his own issues and hasn’t pitched over 140 innings over the past few seasons, so there is certainly an element of luck that will play into the team’s strategy this year.

However, the Yankees haven’t been aggressively looking to add another superstar pitcher because they have a number of young arms that could make a significant impact in 2024 — Blake Snell has been on the back burner but is still far too expensive. One of those prospects is Will Warren, a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher who has nasty stuff and is ready to break into the MLB.

Yankees Can Get Solid Value From Will Warren

Warren spent 29.1 innings with Double-A Somerset and 99.2 innings with Triple-A Scranton last season. He hosted a 2.45 ERA with Somerset and a 3.61 ERA with Scranton, struggling against left-handed batters but dominating right-handers.

Warren is extremely confident in his abilities, and he has several high-end pitches, notably a lethal slider and two-seam fastball. He also has a four-seamer and curveball with a solid change-up. Overall, he has a wide array of pitches to utilize, but his slider is his primary weapon, sitting at 84–88 mph with a major sweeping motion.

The Yankees know that Warren could be something special at the next level, but they’re not rushing his development. He will likely start 2024 in Triple-A, but if the Yankees need another arm in the rotation, whether it be due to inconsistencies or injury, Warren will be the first man up and will certainly make his debut at some point in the 2024 season.