Blake is an elite pitching developer

Stanton's future

Giancarlo Stanton's latest injury setback suggests his tenure with the team is effectively over due to his inability to stay on the field.

Stanton's legacy

While Stanton's frequent injuries and lack of regular-season availability make his tenure frustrating, his standout postseason contributions prevent him from being labeled a failure.

Yankees surge

The Yankees have improved their playoff standing through the emergence of Spencer Jones and the masterful pitching development overseen by Matt Blake.