What happened: Harold argued Monday that Cole should open a three-game set for New York ahead of Schlittler.

Why it matters: That frames Gerrit Cole as the preferred option when the Yankees sort a short-series rotation. It also sharpens the comparison with Schlittler whenever New York weighs its top starter for higher-leverage spots.

What to watch: Watch for any clearer rotation signal as New York's scheduled game at Minnesota approaches; the latest update had the game not started yet, with the score 0-0.