Yankees release veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman after a busy trade deadline

Yankees Make Roster Moves: Stroman Released After Trade Deadline Frenzy

Miami - In a surprising turn of events following a busy trade deadline, the New York Yankees have released veteran pitcher Marcus Stroman. This move came just ahead of Friday's series opener against the Miami Marlins.

Stroman, in his 11th MLB season, was cut as part of a series of roster changes made after Thursday's flurry of trades. The Yankees acquired All-Star relievers David Bednar and Camilo Doval, along with utilityman José Caballero. To make room for these new additions, right-handers Ian Hamilton and Yerry de los Santos were optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Stroman's Contract and Injury History

The release of Stroman comes despite him signing a two-year, $37 million contract with the Yankees before last season. He is still owed the remaining $18.5 million of his salary. Stroman has an $18 million conditional player option for 2026 that would be exercised if he pitches 140 or more innings in 2025.

His time with the Yankees this season has been hampered by a left knee inflammation that sidelined him for two and a half months. In his nine starts, Stroman holds a 3-2 record and a 6.23 ERA.

He most recently pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, securing a win despite allowing four runs and six hits over five innings.