“Yankees’ Pitching Plans in Jeopardy: Stroman’s Unexpected Injury Raises Questions Ahead of Critical Stretch”

He skipped the Yankees’ first two spring training workouts at a time when he didn’t have a projected rotation role behind Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil and Schmidt. He arrived on Valentine’s Day, eight days ahead of the mandatory reporting date and injuries to Cole, Gil and Schmidt created an need for him.

A two-time All-Star, Stroman hasn’t pitched through the fifth inning this season and has a 2.04 WHIP.

Last season, Stroman was 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA in 30 games (29 starts) when he threw 154 2/3 innings, his most since 2021 with the Mets. Stroman struggled in the second half and did not appear in the postseason when the Yankees made their first World Series appearance since 2009.

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