The New York Yankees starting pitchers, excluding Max Fried, have had a disappointing 2025 season so far. This was especially evident after Marcus Stroman’s poor performance in a 9-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday, resulting in him being placed on the injured list with knee inflammation. In response, the Yankees called up Allan Winans from Triple-A to fill the empty roster spot.
Stroman’s outing was disastrous, with all five runs scored before he even recorded an out. The majority of the damage came from a home run by Jung Hoo Lee. Stroman was pulled from the game before the end of the first inning, further adding to his struggles.
Despite the early season, Stroman’s ERA now stands at a staggering 11.57 after three starts. The Yankees’ rotation has been plagued by injuries to key pitchers like Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt, leaving Stroman to face his challenges alone. The only bright spot in the rotation has been Max Fried, who has excelled with a 1.56 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings.
It’s clear that the Yankees need better performances from their starting pitchers not named Fried if they hope to compete in the tough American League East. Stroman’s struggles against the Giants serve as a stark reminder of this fact.
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