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Marcus Stroman to Rejoin Yankees Rotation Sunday

The Yankees are filling a rotation hole with him under close monitoring of his knee health.

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FILE - New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman throws to a Kansas City Royals batter during the fifth inning of a baseball game, June 11, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
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Overview

  • Marcus Stroman will get the ball Sunday against Oakland, marking his first major league start since landing on the injured list April 12.
  • His left knee inflammation is being managed as a lingering issue from a 2015 ACL tear, one he has navigated through targeted rehab.
  • He recorded an 11.57 ERA in his three early-season Yankees starts and a 6.97 ERA over three rehab outings at Double-A Somerset.
  • Manager Aaron Boone plans to focus on Stroman’s ability to locate pitches on both sides of the plate and sharpen his diverse seven-pitch mix.
  • Stroman’s return plugs a rotation gap left by injuries to Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil and Ryan Yarbrough and carries weight for his final $37 million contract year.