A few months ago, it appeared the New York Yankees might part ways with Marcus Stroman. However, due to a series of injuries, the Yankees now find themselves needing to keep Stroman in their plans moving forward.
While it’s not the worst outcome, considering Stroman is still a solid arm at the big league level, the injuries the Yankees have faced are unfortunate and something no team wants to go through.
In his season debut, the right-hander pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while striking out three and walking one. His stuff wasn’t exceptional, but for the first game of the year, there wasn’t much to criticize.
Despite the Yankees’ pitching injuries, some still believe Stroman could end up being the odd man out when they need to make roster moves. This would likely require the Yankees to trade for a few starters, but if they find a suitable replacement, Stroman might eventually be moved.
In a recent prediction by Rucker Haringey of FanSided, he suggested that the Yankees might move on from Marcus Stroman.
“Marcus Stroman experienced a terrific reversal of fortune in spring training for the Yankees. He started the preseason as a prime name on the team’s trade block and headed into Opening Day as the No. 3 starting pitcher in Boone’s rotation.
“Much of Stroman’s good fortune is a result of injuries to his peers. Gerrit Cole’s Tommy John surgery created one more opening in the rotation. Luis Gil also went down, leaving New York short of two pitchers they believed would anchor the group,” Haringey wrote.
Stroman Speaks on His Outing
Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, and there’s nothing Stroman can do to change that. Right now, his focus should be on making the most of the opportunity in front of him and showcasing his abilities to other teams. If the Yankees decide to trade him, he’ll need to prove that he’s a valuable asset worth acquiring.
Stroman discussed his first outing of the year, saying he felt decent overall but acknowledged making a few bad pitches. He’s eager to get back on the mound and continue pitching at the level he knows he’s capable of.
“I thought I threw the ball pretty well,” Stroman said, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. “Made a few bad pitches, but overall, for the first one, I thought it was OK. Definitely need to be better going forward, but keeping the offense in the game is key. Limiting the team to three runs or less over five innings, I feel like we’re going to be able to score and do what we need to do over the course of the game.”
Will Stroman Get Traded?
It’s reasonable to assume that if the Yankees had the opportunity to move on from Stroman, they would likely take it. However, until a trade happens, they’ll need him to step up and deliver on the mound. Even if it’s only for a few months, Stroman has the potential to be a valuable asset for the Yankees.
If Stroman performs well, things could change, but given his contract situation, the Yankees might still consider moving him, regardless of his on-field success, especially with the team dealing with injuries.
