Marcus Stroman DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman (knee) has been dealing with persistent discomfort in his left knee, but tests have not shown any structural damage. Stroman threw a side session on Saturday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. The 34-year-old veteran is currently on the 15-day injured list with left-knee inflammation, but there's still a chance he can return before the end of May if his bullpen session goes off without a hitch on Tuesday. Right-hander Will Warren has held his own in New York's starting rotation this year with Stroman on the injured list, so when Stroman is ready, fantasy managers shouldn't just assume he'll be back in the rotation in the Bronx. The two-time All-Star looked washed up in his first three starts in 2025 before getting hurt, allowing 12 earned runs while walking seven and striking out seven in 9 1/3 frames.

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman (knee) has been dealing with persistent discomfort in his left knee, which has required multiple cortisone injections, according to MLB.com. However, the good news is that imaging has not shown any structural damage. Stroman is currently on the 15-day injured list due to left-knee inflammation. The 34-year-old veteran was nearing a minor-league rehab assignment before this setback, so it's now unclear when he might rejoin the big-league club. He's been on the IL since April 12, so when Stroman does go on a rehab assignment, it could be a lengthy one. The two-time All-Star allowed an unsightly 12 earned runs on 12 hits (two homers) while walking seven and striking out seven in 9 1/3 innings over three starts for the Yanks before his injury. There's a good chance Stroman will return in a long-relief role when he's healthy.

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman (knee) threw off a bullpen mound last Friday and on Monday, and his next step is to face live hitters in batting practice "later in the week, and then we'll see where we are," manager Aaron Boone said. Stroman has received multiple injections to alleviate discomfort in his inflamed left knee. The Yankees placed the 34-year-old veteran on the 15-day injured list in mid-April with left-knee inflammation. Stroman will most likely require at least a short minor-league rehab assignment before coming off the IL, but when he's ready, there's a good chance he'll head to the bullpen in the Bronx. In his three starts before getting hurt, Stroman was roughed up to the tune of 12 earned runs on 12 hits (two homers) while walking seven and striking out seven against the Brewers, Pirates and Giants.