Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/29/25
Briefly

Following a win over the Athletics, Yankees' manager Aaron Boone announced Marcus Stroman's activation from the injured list, set to start Sunday. Stroman has struggled with a high ERA and needs to improve his pitch command. Meanwhile, reliever Devin Williams has bounced back after a rough start to his career by calling his own pitches, resulting in significant improvement. Yankees' prospect Spencer Jones has also made headlines with an impressive Triple-A debut, hitting a home run in his first at-bat.
Stroman, who struggled before his injury, now has an opportunity to prove himself again against the Athletics after being activated from the IL.
Devin Williams’ transition to calling his own pitches has significantly improved his performance, showcasing the impact of player autonomy in pitching.
Yankees' top prospect Spencer Jones has made headlines by hitting a home run in his first Triple-A at-bat, signaling a bright future.
Aaron Boone highlighted the importance of Stroman's control in the upcoming start, noting that his pitch arsenal is among the league's least effective.
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