Yankees' Marcus Stroman Hospitalized for Knee Tests After Poor Performance

Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman underwent tests on his left knee after a disastrous outing against the San Francisco Giants, where he gave up five runs in just two outs during a 9-1 loss. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Stroman's knee was 'bugging' him, leading to X-rays and further hospital tests. This performance exacerbates the Yankees' pitching woes, as the rotation is already struggling, with an overall ERA of 5.46, the worst in Major League Baseball. If Stroman misses more time, the Yankees will need to rely on Carlos Carrasco and Will Warren to fill the gap, while Clarke Schmidt is set to return soon. Stroman's season has been concerning, with an ERA of 11.57, and he has not pitched effectively since June of the previous year. The team is facing mounting pressure as they have lost four of their last five games following a promising start.