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Yankees Pitcher expected to return after concerning rehab start
Yankees Pitcher expected to return after concerning rehab start

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Yankees Pitcher expected to return after concerning rehab start

Yankees Pitcher expected to return after concerning rehab start originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Marcus Stroman's final rehab start didn't do much to quiet concerns about his return to the New York Yankees rotation. The veteran right-hander, who's been out since April with knee inflammation, gave up 10 hits and 5 earned runs over just 3.2 innings for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday night. He walked two, struck out one, and needed 65 pitches to get through it. Advertisement Yankees manager Aaron Boone had said earlier this week that Stroman would "be in the mix" for the open rotation spot after this start. But is that really the best idea? New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus StromanVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Stroman had a rough start to the season before the injury—an 11.57 ERA through three starts—and this outing didn't exactly look like someone ready to turn the page. It was his third rehab start and easily his worst. The Yankees were hoping to see sharper command, fewer hard-hit balls, maybe a little late movement. Instead, they got base runners. A lot of them. Stroman says he feels healthy. The pitch count is where it needs to be. With Ryan Yarbrough on the injured list, the Yankees have an opening for a starter on Sunday. Allan Winnans had a chance to win it on Monday night and his middling fastball wasn't exactly convincing. Advertisement So, are the Yankees really just going to plug him back in and hope for the best? This team is already walking a tightrope with its pitching depth, and Stroman has been more of a question mark than a solution since Opening Day. It's possible the Yankees try to ease him in with a soft matchup, which technically the Athletics could be. If they could get a few good starts out of him, maybe they could package him in a trade deal. While he's changed his tune about being a starter only, he would presumably accept a spot in the bullpen. Either way, Stroman's leash is going to be short. If his stuff doesn't play, they can't afford to wait around. Related: Could the Yankees Target This Affordable Third Baseman at the Trade Deadline? Related: With Hank Aaron Behind Him, Aaron Judge Sets Sights on A-Rod This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.

Ready to return to Yankees, Marcus Stroman says knee pain stems from torn ACL a decade ago
Ready to return to Yankees, Marcus Stroman says knee pain stems from torn ACL a decade ago

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Ready to return to Yankees, Marcus Stroman says knee pain stems from torn ACL a decade ago

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman feels ready to return to the mound for the New York Yankees, able to manage pain in his left knee stemming from a torn ACL a decade ago. 'It's something that I try not to put in my head because if you're just thinking about that 24/7, you're not in a good place,' the 34-year-old right-hander said Saturday, a day before he faces the Athletics. Stroman has not pitched for the Yankees since allowing five runs in two-thirds of an inning against San Francisco on April 11. In three rehab appearances with Double-A Somerset that began June 11, Stroman was 0-1 with a 6.97 ERA. He allowed five runs, 10 hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings on Wednesday against Detroit's Erie Seawolves. 'I'm someone who definitely needs kind of the intensity to turn it on, so looking forward to kind of getting back out there,' Stroman said. Stroman tore his ACL during a spring training fielding drill with Toronto on March 10, 2015, had surgery nine days later and returned to a big league mound that Sept. 19 when he beat the Yankees in a five-inning outing in the Bronx. He credited Nikki Huffman, his personal trainer and Toronto's head athletic trainer from 2018-19, with helping him manage the pain. 'It's my ACL knee that I tore 10 years ago, so just figuring out how to deal with the soreness, the aching and then mechanically figuring out how to get away from kind of overdoing it into my knee.' Stroman said. 'When I'm more efficient mechanically, my knee's taking less stress.' Stroman started the season 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA in three starts. He rejoins a rotation missing ace Gerrit Cole (Tommy John surgery), AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil (strained right lat) and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (strained right oblique). 'He's got to command it. That's the biggest thing, is being where he wants on the plate and having a presence on both sides of the plate — can't just live one side,' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. 'What is kind of the shapes of his pitches? Are is he crisp?' Stroman was 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA in 29 starts and one relief appearance over 154 2/3 innings last season, his most since 2021 with the Mets. Stroman struggled in the second half and did not pitch in the postseason, when the Yankees made their first World Series appearance since 2009. Boone discounted the last minor league outing. 'It was a smoking hot day in Somerset for a veteran guy that's pitching in Somerset for his third one,' Boone said. Spencer Jones homers in first Triple-A at-bat In his first game following his promotion, Spencer Jones homered in his first at-bat for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. A 6-foot-7, 24-year outfielder, Jones hit a solo homer in the first inning Friday night off Worcester's Tyler Uberstine, driving a full-count, low-and-insider sinker 397 feet to center. The drive was 109.9 mph off his bat. Jones was 1 for 5 with two strikeouts in the RailRiders' 4-2 win. He hit .270 with 16 homers, 32 RBIs, 10 stolen bases and a .984 OPS for Double-A Somerset, striking out 70 times in 175 at-bats. 'Obviously, the ceiling is real, just the speed and power and athleticism is real,' Boone said. 'It's just about plugging some holes, continue to tighten up as a big guy, which could be challenging, but if you master it, it can be pretty awesome. So, he's moving the needle.' ___ AP MLB:

Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury
Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury

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Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman will be activated by the New York Yankees to start on Sunday after missing 2 1/2 months with left knee inflammation. Stroman threw a side session Friday and manager Aaron Boone made the announcement after the Yankees' beat the Athletics 3-0 in a series opener. Advertisement 'We wanted to see him today, make sure he's in a good spot, good with his 'pen and everything,' Boone said. 'So just checking the boxes.' Stroman has not pitched for the Yankees since allowing five runs in two-thirds of an inning against the San Francisco Giants on April 11 when he threw 46 pitches in a steady rain. He was placed on the 15-day injured list the next day with what Boone hoped at the time would be a short-term absence. On May 9, Stroman experienced discomfort in his knee after throwing a batting practice session in Tampa, Florida. He did not begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment until June 11. In three rehab appearances with Double-A Somerset, Stroman was 0-1 with a 6.97 ERA. He made his final rehab start on Wednesday and allowed five runs, 10 hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers' Erie Seawolves of the Eastern League. Advertisement The Yankees placed No. 5 starter Ryan Yarbrough on the injured list Sunday with a strained right oblique and started Allan Winans on Monday in Cincinnati. Stroman turned 34 on May 1 and is in the second season of a two-year contract guaranteeing $37 million. The right-hander's deal includes a $16 million conditional player option for 2026 that could be exercised if he pitches in at least 140 innings this year. Last season, Stroman was 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA in 29 starts and one relief appearance over 154 2/3 innings, his most since 2021 with the Mets. Stroman struggled in the second half and did not pitch in the postseason, when the Yankees made their first World Series appearance since 2009. ___ AP MLB: Larry Fleisher, The Associated Press

Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury
Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury

Al Arabiya

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Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury

Marcus Stroman will be activated by the New York Yankees to start on Sunday after missing 2 1/2 months with left knee inflammation. Stroman threw a side session Friday, and manager Aaron Boone made the announcement after the Yankees beat the Athletics 3–0 in a series opener. 'We wanted to see him today, make sure he's in a good spot, good with his pen and everything,' Boone said. 'So, just checking the boxes.' Stroman has not pitched for the Yankees since allowing five runs in two-thirds of an inning against the San Francisco Giants on April 11, when he threw 46 pitches in a steady rain. He was placed on the 15-day injured list the next day with what Boone hoped at the time would be a short-term absence. On May 9, Stroman experienced discomfort in his knee after throwing a batting practice session in Tampa, Florida. He did not begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment until June 11. In three rehab appearances with Double-A Somerset, Stroman was 0–1 with a 6.97 ERA. He made his final rehab start on Wednesday and allowed five runs, 10 hits, and two walks over 3 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers' Erie Seawolves of the Eastern League. The Yankees placed No. 5 starter Ryan Yarbrough on the injured list Sunday with a strained right oblique and started Allan Winans on Monday in Cincinnati. Stroman turned 34 on May 1 and is in the second season of a two-year contract guaranteeing $37 million. The right-hander's deal includes a $16 million conditional player option for 2026 that could be exercised if he pitches in at least 140 innings this year. Last season, Stroman was 10–9 with a 4.31 ERA in 29 starts and one relief appearance over 154 2/3 innings, his most since 2021 with the Mets. Stroman struggled in the second half and did not pitch in the postseason when the Yankees made their first World Series appearance since 2009.

Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury
Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury

Associated Press

time5 days ago

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Marcus Stroman to return to Yankees' rotation after missing 2 1/2 months with knee injury

NEW YORK (AP) — Marcus Stroman will be activated by the New York Yankees to start on Sunday after missing 2 1/2 months with left knee inflammation. Stroman threw a side session Friday and manager Aaron Boone made the announcement after the Yankees' beat the Athletics 3-0 in a series opener. 'We wanted to see him today, make sure he's in a good spot, good with his 'pen and everything,' Boone said. 'So just checking the boxes.' Stroman has not pitched for the Yankees since allowing five runs in two-thirds of an inning against the San Francisco Giants on April 11 when he threw 46 pitches in a steady rain. He was placed on the 15-day injured list the next day with what Boone hoped at the time would be a short-term absence. On May 9, Stroman experienced discomfort in his knee after throwing a batting practice session in Tampa, Florida. He did not begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment until June 11. In three rehab appearances with Double-A Somerset, Stroman was 0-1 with a 6.97 ERA. He made his final rehab start on Wednesday and allowed five runs, 10 hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings against the Detroit Tigers' Erie Seawolves of the Eastern League. The Yankees placed No. 5 starter Ryan Yarbrough on the injured list Sunday with a strained right oblique and started Allan Winans on Monday in Cincinnati. Stroman turned 34 on May 1 and is in the second season of a two-year contract guaranteeing $37 million. The right-hander's deal includes a $16 million conditional player option for 2026 that could be exercised if he pitches in at least 140 innings this year. Last season, Stroman was 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA in 29 starts and one relief appearance over 154 2/3 innings, his most since 2021 with the Mets. Stroman struggled in the second half and did not pitch in the postseason, when the Yankees made their first World Series appearance since 2009. ___ AP MLB:

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