As the New York Yankees deal with injuries to their pitching, one question that still hasn’t been solved is the recovery of star Marcus Stroman, who’s been on the injured list with a left knee issue.

With his left knee still barking, Stroman is unlikely to reach the 140-inning mark that would have automatically locked in his $18 million player option for 2026. That looming salary scared teams off over the winter when the Yankees explored potential trade scenarios last winter.

The New York Yankees tried trading Marcus Stroman in the offseason, but nothing materialized. He has struggled again this year and is on the injured list.