Marcus Stroman Expected To Start Season In Rotation
1 month agoNew York Yankees right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman is expected to open the season in the starting rotation. With Luis Gil (lat) expected to miss a significant period of time at the start of the campaign, Stroman is the top candidate to replace him in the rotation. Last season, the 33-year-old made his Yankees debut and posted a 4.31 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP across 154 2/3 innings. He tallied 113 punchouts with a modest 8.9 percent walk rate. While he generated groundballs at a strong 49.9 percent rate, he was unable to limit hard contact as he generated a high 40.2 percent hard-hit rate. Stroman also generated a 4.94 xERA and a .271 xBA which were both well below the average marks. Prospect pitcher Will Warren could also make a push to see starting opportunities but given Stroman's experience, he is the top candidate. As a result, he will have value as a streaming option in deeper leagues but carries low strikeout upside.
Source: Bryan Hoch
Source: Bryan Hoch

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