Yankees Exclude Marcus Stroman from ALDS Roster

The New York Yankees have finalized their 26-man roster for the AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals, notably excluding veteran pitcher Marcus Stroman due to his struggles during the regular season, where he posted a 4.31 ERA. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that there was no defined role for Stroman, especially with the Yankees opting for 11 pitchers and 15 position players, including speedy outfielder Duke Ellis. Stroman's absence is compounded by the injury of Nestor Cortes, which leaves Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt as potential starters. The Yankees, who had the best record in the American League, will rely on Gerrit Cole to lead the pitching staff in Game 1. Additionally, Anthony Rizzo is also left off the roster due to injury, raising questions about his future with the team. The Yankees will assess roster needs after each postseason round, leaving open the possibility for adjustments later on.