The New York Yankees’ farm system took a huge step forward last season, and could have the next Dellin Betances waiting in the wings. With many top pitching prospects, the club could move one of their flame-throwers to the bullpen and convert him into a high-end receiver, similar to what they did with Betances over a decade ago.
The New York Yankees aren't doing phenomenally lately. After their current four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York is 0-3, and they have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
Former Yankee Dellin Betances Says It’s Time for a Big Move in the Bronx Dellin Betances has lived the New York baseball life from every angle—homegrown Yankee, late-career Met, and lifelong city native who knows exactly what a Bronx panic looks like.
There are some players where you just know from the beginning; you know that they will be good, and forever be one of your favorites. For example, I can remember the first time I was reading through MLB’s top 100 draft prospects for the 2013 draft, and I saw Aaron Judge, and I just knew.
Since 2014, every year, a starting pitcher has led the league in strikeouts. However, interestingly, relief pitchers can strike out many more hitters—especially fireballing closers and relief pitchers.
Just four days after landing eight-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel in a trade with the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers added another potential piece to their star-studded roster and big-name bullpen.
Dellin Betances will be sidelined longer than expected. The New York Mets transferred the right-hander to the 60-day injured list on Saturday with a right shoulder injury.