Yankees have new Marcus Stroman headache

Marcus Stroman is seemingly the odd man out of the New York Yankees rotation. That isn’t one thing he’s prepared to just accept.

Stroman ended his two-day absence by reporting to spring coaching on Friday. In doing so, he might have changed one headache for one more for the Yankees. Bryan Hoch from MLB.com reported that Stroman acknowledged, “I am a starter. I will not pitch within the bullpen. I am a starter.”

Stroman made sure that he received his level throughout when talking to reporters. Greg Joyce of the New York Publish reported that Stroman mentioned he was a starter 11 occasions in his 10 minutes with the media. 

Whereas Stroman has usually been used as a starter up to now, he doesn’t seem to have a spot within the Yankees rotation. Gerrit Cole and newcomer Max Fried are set as the highest two starters for the Yankees. Carlos Rodon is a strong middle-of-the-rotation arm. Children Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt confirmed promise in 2024, with Gil being named the 2024 AL Rookie of the Yr. 

Stroman, in the meantime, struggled in his first yr in pinstripes, cooling off after a robust begin to the season. He posted a 4.31 ERA and a 1.468 WHiP in his 154.2 innings, placing out 113 batters with 60 walks. Stroman briefly misplaced his spot within the rotation, incomes a save in his solely reduction look of the yr.

The Yankees had tried to maneuver on from Stroman in the course of the offseason. He was incessantly named in commerce rumors, which he addressed as nicely, saying, “Nothing can actually faze me.” Stroman is able to pitch, however he has made it clear that he’ll solely settle for a spot within the rotation.

Stroman has reported to the New York Yankees. In doing so, the Yankees might have swapped one headache for one more.