Overview

• Marcus Stroman received a cortisone shot on Saturday to treat swelling and inflammation in his left knee, confirmed by an MRI scan.
• The Yankees placed Stroman on the 15-day injured list after his shortest career start on Friday, where he struggled in rainy conditions.
• Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful the injection will allow Stroman to recover quickly, though the timeline for his return remains uncertain.
• Boone noted uncertainty about whether the rainy and cold conditions during Friday's game contributed to the knee injury.
• Clarke Schmidt is set to replace Stroman in the rotation, making his season debut against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.