The never-ending question swirling around the Yankees right now—what's the deal with Marcus Stroman? Is he staying? Is he going? And if he is going, where? The rumor mill is working overtime, and the latest buzz suggests a potential move to the Atlanta Braves.
Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report recently pointed out a scenario that could be a win-win for both teams. The idea? Ship Stroman to Atlanta, free up some cash, and let the Braves handle the rest. Simple enough, right?
“If the Yankees get a fringe Major Leaguer or lower-level minor league piece with some upside back for Stroman, great. But shedding $10-plus million is the most important objective here,” Kelly wrote.
And there’s the key—money. The Yankees have their eyes on bigger upgrades, and Stroman’s $18 million salary for 2024 is something they’d rather not be tied to. But here’s where it gets tricky: his contract includes a clause that triggers an extra year if he reaches 140 innings pitched. The Yankees really don’t want to be on the hook for that in 2025.
So, could Atlanta be the answer? The Braves just lost Max Fried and Charlie Morton this offseason, meaning their starting rotation has some gaps to fill. Stroman could slide right in, and the Yankees could breathe a little easier financially.
This idea originally popped up from New York Yankees on SI, shoutout to Nick Zeigler. Now, the only thing left to do is wait and see if the Yankees make the move—or if Stroman is here to stay. Stay tuned, because this saga is far from over!
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