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Yankees Release Marcus Stroman, Activate Four Deadline Acquisitions

The Yankees will eat a $5.7 million salary hit to clear room for more dynamic arms in their revamped pitching staff.

Jul 31, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) follows through on a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • New York removed veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman from its roster on August 1 after he struggled to a 6.23 ERA in nine starts and missed 2½ months with a left knee injury.
  • The club added relievers David Bednar, Jake Bird and Camilo Doval plus utilityman José Caballero—each acquired at Thursday’s trade deadline—to bolster its bullpen.
  • By releasing Stroman, the Yankees will absorb roughly $5.7 million in remaining 2025 salary and forfeit his conditional $18 million 2026 option after he failed to reach the innings threshold.
  • The revised rotation now features Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Will Warren and rookie Cam Schlittler, with AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil set to make his season debut this weekend.
  • The move highlights a strategic pivot toward younger, high-upside pitchers and deeper relief options as New York reshapes its pitching depth for the stretch run.