The MLB regular season is quickly winding down, with teams jockeying for playoff position with about 10-12 games left in the regular season.
One team on the cusp of excellent positioning to have home-field advantage throughout the postseason is down in the Bronx in the New York Yankees. The Yankees have the best record in the AL at (89-63), with the Cleveland Guardians only two losses back in the loss column at (89-65). As we approach the final stretch, every game determines the playoff picture.
Marcus Stroman To Bullpen?
As the Yankees gear up to unleash their full potential heading into the postseason, they recently made a significant change to their starting rotation by moving starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to the bullpen.
This bold move aims to optimize their starting rotation, features Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Carlos Rodon, Clarke Schmidt, and Nestor Cortes. This past month, Stroman’s performance started to go downhill, as he had an ERA of 6.75 in September in the three games he pitched against the Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle against the Mariners.
In the games against the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals, Stroman’s performance was less than stellar. His ERA was 4.03 and 4.07 in these losses, respectively. At one point, Stroman’s ERA was a concerning 8.00, and he allowed 16 hits and eight earned runs in just nine innings. These numbers, coupled with the postseason approaching, prompted GM Aaron Boone to make a change in the starting rotation.
With Stroman’s struggles, many are questioning whether he’ll be on the Yankees’ playoff roster come October. Stroman will be in the bullpen as a relief pitcher until further notice, as the Yankees’ pitching depth is deeper with guys back healthy. Stroman signed a two-year, $37 million deal with the Yankees in January, including a player option.
The Yankees hope the former All-Star will find his confidence and rhythm before the start of the postseason as they look to make a World Series run.
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