Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY SportsFollowing the news that the Yankees-Guardians series opener would be postponed due to inclement weather, Saturday would become a doubleheader. This would mean needing another starter, as pitching Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt on the same day would mess up their rest schedule with six games in five days. Needing an emergency starter for tomorrow, the Bronx Bombers would announce that Cody Poteet would be their choice to be their second starter for the twin-bill.

It will be his first outing since 2022 at the Major League level, and after making two strong starts in Triple-A, he made the most sense of any option on their 40-man roster. Entering his age-29 season, this is a chance to open some eyes and be their go-to pitcher if someone were to go down during the year.

Cody Poteet Will Be the Yankees’ Second Starter In Doubleheader

The New York Yankees signed Cody Poteet to a Minor League deal this offseason, and there was some buzz about his addition from people around the organization. YES Network play-by-play icon Michael Kay mentioned that the Yankees “really did their homework” on the right-hander, and while Spring Training didn’t go the way he hoped, his Triple-A outings certainly have.

It’s only been two starts, only tossing about four innings in each appearance, but he struck out 12 batters to two walks, flashing a wide array of pitches that he can throw. The profile includes a four-seamer and sinker that he can throw depending on the matchup, with his signature pitch being a changeup. Alongside his curveball, the Yankees have also added a sweeping slider to his arsenal, which has helped his swing-and-miss rates as a who