The New York Yankees find themselves in a difficult position as they attempt to trade veteran right-handed starting pitcher Marcus Stroman before the 2025 season begins. Stroman, owed $18 million next season with a vesting option for another $18 million in 2026 if he surpasses 140 innings pitched,

The Yankees have six pitchers for five rotation spots. Will they want to pay Stroman $18 million to essentially be a sixth starter?

The Yankees are willing to eat part of the remaining salary on Marcus Stroman's contract to facilitate a trade. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The New York Yankees would land a three-time All-Star "best option" to pair with Aaron Judge in this blockbuster trade idea.

Thus, the Yankees would like to trade Stroman and open up the resources to address other needs. However, they are finding it difficult, not just because of the $18 million this se

The Yankees are still trying to trade Marcus Stroman and are willing to pay down his $18M salary. Should they save money there, the Yankees would have more to spend on an infielder — though don’t expect Alex Bregman or Nolan Arenado.

The New York Yankees thought they were bolstering their rotation ahead of the 2024 season when they signed Marcus Stroman to a two-year deal worth $37 million. New York needed another arm and Stroman was coming off an All-Star season with the Chicago Cubs.

The Yankees are truly looking to offload Marcus Stroman via trade, as they are reportedly willing to eat some of his contract to make it work.

The latest topic of conversation is Marcus Stroman, who is owed $18 million in 2025 and has a vesting player option for 2026 for the same price if he pitches 140 or more innings this upcoming season.

While there are teams who need to spend money in order to avoid penalties, the Yankees may simply need to bite the bullet and pay down some of the 2025 salary in order to get Stro