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Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Marcus Stroman will start Friday’s Grapefruit League opener against the Rays, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Stroman, who arrived late to camp, had previously stated he had no interest in pitching out of the bullpen in 2025.
Fantasy Impact
Despite getting the spring opener nod, Stroman remains on the outside looking in for a rotation spot unless injuries open the door. The Yankees’ projected five-man rotation includes Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Luis Gil, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt. Schmidt is dealing with a "cranky back," per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, but the injury isn’t expected to impact his Opening Day status. Unless Stroman is traded or an injury occurs, he may be left without a clear role, limiting his fantasy appeal heading into the season.
Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman has returned to the team's spring training facility and stated he will not pitch out of the bullpen for the club.
Fantasy Impact
Stroman took his physical at camp but has been absent from team activities in recent days. On Friday, he returned to the facility and told the media: "I'm a starter. I won't pitch out the bullpen". While skipper Aaron Boone stated Stroman will pitch as a starter in camp, he currently sits sixth in the rotation's depth chart behind Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt.
Marcus Stroman has been a "no-show" for workouts the last two days in camp.
Fantasy Impact
Stroman underwent his physical on Tuesday. According to the CBA, he isn’t required to be on the field until February 22. This will remain a situation to monitor.
Marcus Stroman endured a rough outing on Wednesday, allowing six earned runs on ten hits while striking out only one over 3.1 innings in the Yankees' 9-7 loss to the Orioles.
Fantasy Impact
This performance continues a concerning trend for Stroman, whose season ERA has now ballooned to 4.31 with a WHIP of 1.47. His inability to suppress hits, evidenced by a .314 BABIP, and a low strikeout rate of 6.6 K/9, suggest ongoing challenges in dominating opposing hitters. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on him in crucial matchups, as his current form indicates a potential liability rather than an asset.
Marcus Stroman will start Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Fantasy Impact
Stroman will start in place of Nestor Cortes, who was placed on the IL Wednesday. The veteran has a 4.04 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP in 29 games this season.