DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Marcus Stroman insists he will be ready for the start of the season, but before that can become official the Blue Jays right-hander needs to pass a couple of tests. The first one took place Wednesday afternoon.
Stroman made his Grapefruit League season debut by surrendering a pair of runs (one earned) over 2 2/3 innings in a 7-7 tie with the Phillies at Dunedin Stadium. He allowed five hits and walked a batter while striking out one and throwing 32 of his 54 pitches for strikes.
The next test will take place Monday night in Montreal, where Stroman is scheduled for his final spring outing.