Stroman Returns to Yankees After Knee Injury

New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman is set to return to the starting rotation on Sunday after missing nearly three months with left knee inflammation. Stroman had a difficult start to the season, posting an 11.57 ERA in three major league outings, and his minor league rehab stint saw him record a 6.97 ERA over three starts. Both Stroman and manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in his readiness, citing improvements in health and mechanics and noting Stroman's experience managing knee issues since a 2015 ACL injury. The Yankees' pitching staff has been impacted by injuries to key players including Gerrit Cole and Ryan Yarbrough, making Stroman's return particularly timely. Boone indicated Stroman may initially pitch with a light workload, but his veteran presence is expected to bolster the team's depth. The Yankees remain atop the AL East and hope Stroman's return will help stabilize their rotation.