Yankees Sign Marcus Stroman, Juan Soto Agrees to Record $31M Deal

Despite new additions, Yankees continue search for more starting pitchers amid concerns over spending decisions.

• New York Yankees sign Marcus Stroman to a two-year, $37 million contract with a vesting option for a third year, adding a consistent and experienced pitcher to their rotation.
• Stroman, a groundball pitcher, is expected to provide better results than what the Yankees had last season from their starters not named Gerrit Cole.
• Yankees' star slugger Juan Soto agrees to a record-breaking $31 million deal, representing an $8 million raise for Soto, who is slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2024 campaign.
• Despite the addition of Stroman, the Yankees are still in the market for more starting pitchers, with ongoing discussions with the Chicago White Sox for Dylan Cease, the Cleveland Guardians for Shane Bieber, and the Milwaukee Brewers for Corbin Burnes.
• The Yankees' cash payroll is up to $294 million, their luxury-tax payroll $305 million, raising concerns about their spending decisions, especially in the context of their rotation.

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