Yankees Plan Marcus Stroman Moves After Poor Rehab Performances

Marcus Stroman, signed by the New York Yankees to a two-year, $37 million deal, has struggled significantly with performance and injuries in 2025. After an 11.57 ERA in three starts this season, he was placed on the injured list due to a knee injury and has continued to struggle during his rehabilitation assignment in Double-A Somerset, posting a 6.97 ERA in three rehab starts. His recent outing featured five earned runs on 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings, and concerns remain about his declining command and effectiveness, with team officials worried that his diminished pitching repertoire and lack of above-average stuff hinder his ability to succeed at the major league level. The Yankees face challenges in their starting rotation with other injured pitchers, including Ryan Yarbrough and Gerrit Cole, leading to speculation that Stroman might still get opportunities despite his struggles. Manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged Stroman's difficulties and indicated the team is assessing the best path forward, including the possibility of moving him to the bullpen. Stroman himself has shown openness to a bullpen role, signaling a potential shift from his previous stance earlier in the year.