Carlos Rodon He gave the Yankees a start that is worth more than a regular season victory. In the first game of the double day of September 22 against Tampa Bay, he pitched eight innings without allowing races; He accepted three hits and did not grant tickets. New York won 2-0 with a two-run homer Cody Bellinger and the rescue of David Bednar.
The reading for October goes beyond the eight entries. In a game of few offensive opportunities, Rodón kept the Rays unanswered and forced the rival to play from behind after Bellinger's hit. That ability to hold a short advantage can make a difference in a short series.
The question for the Yankees is how to distribute their starters. A dominant performance does not decide by itself the order of rotation, but it does strengthen the argument to have Rodón in a decisive match. The team should consider breaks, rivals and availability before announcing their plans.
In the Yankees we will be waiting for that decision and how the offensive responds when it does not receive a output of eight blank inputs. That contrast can count much more in the postseason than a single victory.