Yankees Insider Stuns Fans: $37M Star Might Miss Playoff Roster
As the MLB regular season progresses, the Yankees are in a fierce battle not only for the top seed in the American League playoffs but also for the AL East title against the Baltimore Orioles. Despite a potential 100-win season, New York might still end up as a Wild Card team due to the intense competition at the top of the AL.
How the Yankees perform in the postseason could significantly influence their roster decisions for the first series. According to The Athletic’s Yankees reporter Chris Kirshner, the team faces tough choices regarding their pitching staff.
Kirshner indicates that Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil, Clarke Schmidt, Nestor Cortes, Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, Jake Cousins, Tim Hill, Luke Weaver, and Ian Hamilton are likely to secure roster spots. However, Marcus Stroman, Mark Leiter Jr., Cody Poteet, Scott Effross, Lou Trivino, Ron Marinaccio, and Clayton Beeter are considered on the bubble.
Notably, Marcus Stroman, who has a contract worth two years and $37 million, is among those uncertain for the roster.
Could big free agent addition Marcus Stroman be left of New York Yankees playoff roster?
If the Yankees struggle down the stretch and find themselves in a Wild Card series, it’s likely Marcus Stroman will make the roster. However, if they advance directly to the Division Series and only need three starters, the $37 million offseason acquisition could be left off, according to the insider.
Kirshner argues that Stroman, while a solid starter, might not be the best fit for a bullpen role in the Division Series due to recent performance issues. Despite his overall value, Stroman’s current form could make him a risky choice for the playoffs.
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