MONTREAL -- Marcus Stroman's Spring Training was delayed due to right shoulder inflammation. But after making his debut last week and having a final tuneup on Monday night in Montreal, he was ready to bring on the regular season.
"I'm ready to rock. I can't wait," Stroman said.
Stroman pitched 4 2/3 innings in the Blue Jays' 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Olympic Stadium, striking out six while allowing three hits and two earned runs.
Given that he was limited to just two spring starts and just over six innings, questions about his readiness for Toronto's season-opening series against the Yankees were inevitable.