With Luis Gil being shut down because of arm discomfort, Stroman, who was a trade candidate all winter, could end up becoming a bigger part of the Yankees plan.

New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil recently complained about shoulder discomfort after a bullpen session. He was slated to be the Yankees’ fourth starter this season, behind Gerrit Cole, Max Fried and Carlos Rodon and ahead of Clarke Schmidt.

Yankees pitcher, after a two-inning live batting practice session Tuesday, said 'I'm trying to throw 200 innings, so this is a building point.''