New York Yankees starting pitchers, excluding Max Fried, have had a disappointing 2025 season. Marcus Stroman had a disastrous outing against the San Francisco Giants, leading to a 9-1 loss. Stroman was subsequently placed on the injured list with knee inflammation, and Allan Winans was called up from Triple-A to fill his spot. Stroman allowed five runs before recording an out, with the majority coming from a home run by Jung Hoo Lee. Stroman was relieved by Ryan Yarbrough in the first inning. Marcus Stroman’s ERA has skyrocketed to 11.57 after three starts, indicating a rough start to the season for the pitcher. Despite injuries to key players, Stroman’s struggles highlight the Yankees’ need for improved pitching beyond Max Fried. The team’s middling record of 7-6 underscores the importance of better performances from their starting rotation.
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The Atlanta Braves are anticipating the return of pitcher Spencer Strider, who excelled in his latest rehab start with 13 strikeouts in 5 ⅓ innings. Strider is expected to start against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, providing a much-needed boost to the struggling team's rotation. Along with Strider, the Braves are hopeful for the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. as they aim to improve their offense and climb out of last place in the NL...
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