Marcus Stroman arrived at Yankees camp on Friday morning after missing the first two days of spring training, a situation that sparked some early speculation about his standing with the team.
Given the trade rumors that have followed him all offseason, his absence only fueled questions about whether he would be part of the Yankees’ plans moving forward. But when he finally spoke with reporters, Stroman made it clear where he stands: he is a starter, and that’s the only role he’s willing to play.
“I’m a starter. I won’t pitch out of the bullpen,” Stroman said bluntly when asked about potentially shifting roles in a deep Yankees rotation.