CC Sabathia isn't guaranteed a spot in the New York Yankees' starting rotation, according to Joe Girardi.

"We are going to take what we think are the five best, bottom line," Girardi said.

Sabathia has thrown more than 3,000 Major League innings and his fastball now struggles to reach 90 mph.

In addition to Sabathia, the Yankees have Ivan Nova, Masahiro Tanaka, Michael Pineda, Luis Severino and Nathan Eovaldi for the rotation.

"It is what it is, man," Sabathia said. "I"m 35 years old. I've thrown a lot. We are here trying to win, so it is what it is."