Baseball has returned, with the Yankees showcasing a transformed lineup that includes new key players like Max Fried, Devin Williams, Cody Bellinger, and Paul Goldschmidt. Notably, Marcus Stroman is starting despite trade rumors aimed at shedding his salary to avoid luxury tax penalties. With Clarke Schmidt's injury, Stroman's role is pivotal. Other players, like Joey Krehbiel, are also making their mark. However, star players like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton are absent, expected to join later in March, indicating a strategic approach to roster management as spring training unfolds.
One of the narratives that has dominated the offseason has been the Yankees' desire to trade Stroman and as much of his $18 million salary as they attempt to drop below the final luxury tax threshold.
In 30 games last season, Stroman went 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 154.2 innings before being left off the ALDS and ALCS rosters.
Joey Krehbiel gets the ball after signing a minor league deal with a spring training invite, having a career ERA of 3.65 in 70 relief appearances.
This afternoon, we'll get the chance to watch several new players in action for the Yankees, including the first installment in this spring's third base competition.
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