{"id":19832,"date":"2025-01-17T02:47:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=19832"},"modified":"2025-01-17T02:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:47:47","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-shocking-reveal-why-yankees-cant-seem-to-move-marcus-stroman-the-surprising-struggle-behind-the-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=19832","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 SHOCKING REVEAL: WHY YANKEES CAN&#8217;T SEEM TO MOVE MARCUS STROMAN \u2013 The Surprising Struggle Behind the Trade!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dek prose mb-2.5 italic text-secondary\">The Yankees may have to keep Stroman if they can\u2019t find a trade partner.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-row flex-wrap items-center text-primary\">\n<div class=\"author-link mr-2.5 flex items-center text-sm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-video w-full max-w-full object-contain object-center px-4 lg:px-0\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5571.jpeg?w=1200\" alt=\"Yankees\u2019 Marcus Stroman standing next to Brian Cashman with question makes surrounding them\" \/><\/p>\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb-rumors-yankees-marcus-stroman-stance-could-result-in-attention-grabbing-addition\">New York Yankees find themselves in a difficult position<\/a>\u00a0as they attempt to trade veteran right-handed starting pitcher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb\/players\/b0c909d7\/marcus-stroman\">Marcus Stroman<\/a>\u00a0before the 2025 season begins. Stroman,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6062513\/2025\/01\/15\/yankees-marcus-stroman-future-possibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">owed $18 million next season<\/a>\u00a0with a vesting option for another $18 million in 2026 if he surpasses 140 innings pitched, is proving challenging to move due to financial and performance concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full\">\n<div class=\"not-prose flex aspect-video w-full items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As ESPN\u2019s Buster Olney noted, Stroman\u2019s vesting option significantly\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/insider\/story\/_\/id\/43397996\/mlb-offseason-2025-rumors-updates-mid-winter-bregman-alonso-trades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makes trade discussions<\/a>\u00a0more difficult.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose align-center\">\n<div class=\"min-w-[300px] overflow-x-hidden text-center font-secondary uppercase my-2.5 min-h-[280px] md:min-h-[250px]\">\n<div id=\"content_1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe Stroman talks will be greatly complicated by his vesting option,\u201d Olney reported, adding that rival teams expect the Yankees to absorb a substantial portion of his salary to facilitate a deal.<\/p>\n<p>Stroman\u2019s performance in 2024 was mixed. He started the season strong, posting a 2.82 ERA through his first 14 starts, but his numbers deteriorated as the season progressed. He finished with a 4.31 ERA and a 4.94 expected ERA, while his groundball rate (49.9%) fell well below his career average. His sinker velocity also dipped, raising concerns about his long-term effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these issues, Stroman\u2019s durability\u201429 starts and 154 2\/3 innings pitched\u2014was a positive, especially for a Yankees rotation often plagued by injuries.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Yankees continue to shop Marcus Stroman ahead of the 2025 season<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3212643\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3212643\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3212643\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5572.jpeg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5572.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5572.jpeg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5572.jpeg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5572.jpeg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_5572.jpeg?resize=150,100 150w\" alt=\"New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Yankee Stadium.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3212643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"not-prose flex w-full flex-col gap-2 divide-y divide-solid divide-[#58585820] bg-[#FAFAFA] px-4 pt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col\">\n<article class=\"article-body prose max-w-none pb-7 pt-5 prose-figure:max-w-full prose-ol:pl-10 prose-img:max-w-full prose-video:max-w-full md:prose-ol:pl-6 [&amp;_iframe]:m-auto [&amp;_iframe]:block [&amp;_iframe]:max-w-full\">From a financial standpoint, the Yankees are motivated to make a move. Their luxury tax payroll sits at $302.9 million, which is just above the highest luxury tax threshold of $302 million. Trading Stroman could provide the financial flexibility to address other roster needs, such as adding a left-handed reliever or reinforcing their infield.<\/p>\n<p>However, potential suitors seem hesitant. Teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks, who could use pitching depth, reportedly expect the Yankees to significantly lower Stroman\u2019s salary closer to the $5 million range seen in deals like Martin P\u00e9rez\u2019s with the White Sox. Without such concessions, the market for Stroman remains limited.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose align-center\">\n<div class=\"min-w-[300px] overflow-x-hidden text-center font-secondary uppercase my-2.5 min-h-[280px] md:min-h-[250px]\">\n<div id=\"content_3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Still, there are reasons for the Yankees to consider keeping Stroman. As manager Aaron Boone highlighted,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clutchpoints.com\/mlb-rumors-yankees-marcus-stroman-stance-could-result-in-attention-grabbing-addition\">Stroman was a valuable contributor during the regular season<\/a>\u00a0and a positive clubhouse presence, mentoring younger pitchers like Clarke Schmidt and Luis Gil.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStro\u2026 was one of the reasons we were able to win the division and get through the playoffs,\u201d Boone said in December.<\/p>\n<div class=\"not-prose align-center\">\n<div class=\"min-w-[300px] overflow-x-hidden text-center font-secondary uppercase my-2.5 min-h-[280px] md:min-h-[250px]\">\n<div id=\"content_4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Yankees\u2019 pitching depth includes inexperienced arms like Will Warren and Clayton Beeter, making Stroman a valuable insurance policy. Injuries are a constant threat, and having a veteran like Stroman ready to step in could be crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the New York Yankees face a tough decision: hold on to Stroman and absorb his salary or reduce their financial burden by eating a significant portion of his contract in a trade. With time running out before spring training, the Yankees must weigh their options carefully. As Olney put it, \u201cThe ball is in the Yankees\u2019 court to make a deal happen.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Yankees may have to keep Stroman if they can\u2019t find a trade partner. 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