Tampa, Florida – Marcus Stroman was a non -presentation on the ground for the first two spring training sessions of the New York Yankees.
Stroman is not required to participate in training in the spring before February 22, the compulsory report date under the collective agreement. But most players arrive on the date of voluntary report.
The 33 -year -old right -hander is projected as the sixth man in the rotation of five men from the Yankees.
“Yeah, I had an idea. When we talked, I knew he could go out for the first two days, “Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Thursday after the second day of training. “I certainly understand what it looks like with the noise that surrounds it this winter, but the reality is that it is something that is under the ABC – the guys have this and you see it over time periodically. But I certainly understand the look around him and obviously the story around him, but I want, and I even had a communication with him last night, this morning, that he is ready to go mentally and Physically, and I hope to be here the following two days.
Boone would not reveal Stroman’s reasoning.
“I’m not going to talk to him,” said the manager.
Stroman, 87-85 with an MPM of 3.72 in 10 seasons of major leagues, is due to a salary of $ 18 million during the second season of a contract of $ 37 million over two years. He has a conditional player option for 2026 which would be triggered if he launches at least 140 rounds this year.
Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil and Clarke Schmidt are the best starters of the Yankees.
Stroman had 10-9 with an MPM of 4.31 in his first season with the Yankees, making 29 departures and an appearance in relief. He dropped to 0-3 with an 8.80 MPM in four appearances in September.
He was left alignment of the Yankees division series, but added for the League championship and the World Series, although he did not launch games.
“Obviously, I want all our players here, clearly. That said, I am, once again, comfortable with the place where he is physically and mentally, “said Boone. “He’s a proud player. He’s a guy who had a great career where it’s a bit of a difficult situation, of course. But, therefore, of course, I want it here and I try to continue pushing it to arrive here, but again, you must also respect the fact that it is something that players are allowed to do. There is a compulsory date, and he chooses this right now. »»
