Is Brian Cashman Responsible for Yankees’ Trouble With Frankie Montas?

Brian Cashman (New York Yankees)

Wednesday brought unwelcome news for the Yankees, with multiple setbacks hitting the team hard. Among the worst of it was Frankie Montas facing a potential season-ending shoulder surgery, leaving his future uncertain.

Meanwhile, Aaron Boone finds himself scrambling for a new starter, despite the rotation being secured with Carlos Rodon initially lined up. Adding to the turmoil, Brian Cashman is now in the hot seat.

Cashman is now tasked with explaining this key acquisition’s severe arm injury (New York Yankees)

As the general manager who traded four highly-ranked prospects to acquire Montas from the Athletics last summer, Cashman must now account for why this major acquisition is struggling with a serious arm injury.