King’s first five starts as a member of the rotation were encouraging, but he took his game to another level on Wednesday night
While the Yankees are not playing for much as a team — and looked that way in another quiet offensive effort against Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman — King is pitching for a potential spot in the 2024 rotation.King’s 13 strikeouts, seven innings and 101 pitches were all career highs.The 13 strikeouts were also the most by any Yankees pitcher this season.New York Yankees pitcher Michael King reacts as he walks back to the dugout after ending the seventh inning against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
As currently constructed, the Yankees have Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon as locks in the rotation with Clarke Schmidt also likely nabbing a spot after a solid first season as a full-time starter.
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