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Aaron Boone Makes Feelings on Marcus Stroman Clear After Release From Yankees

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Aug 1, 2025 8:51 PM ET

The New York Yankees revamped their bullpen on Thursday, acquiring relievers Camilo Doval, David Bednar, and Jake Bird ahead of the 6 p.m. Trade Deadline. However, that spelled the end of Marcus Stroman's tenure with the team.

With fellow pitchers Luis Gil (lat), Fernando Cruz (oblique), Mark Leiter Jr. (fibula), and Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) all on their way to returning, New York needed to clear a roster spot. The club cut Stroman on Friday, who has a 6.23 ERA over nine appearances this season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave his thoughts about Stroman before the team's bout with the Miami Marlins, via MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

"The [public] perception around Stro, for us, did not meet the guy we got to be around for the last couple years," he said. "He's an awesome competitor. ... I feel like he's a guy I'll stay in touch with for the rest of our lives."

Stroman signed a two-year deal with the Yankees in January 2024 after spending two seasons with the Chicago Cubs. The right-hander was 10-9 with a 4.31 ERA in 30 appearances last season.

Aaron Boone on Marcus Stroman: "The [public] perception around Stro, for us, did not meet the guy we got to be around for the last couple years. He's an awesome competitor. ... I feel like he's a guy I'll stay in touch with for the rest of our lives."
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) August 1, 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Stroman No. 22 overall in the 2012 MLB Draft. The former Duke Blue Devil stayed with Toronto until 2019, when it dealt him to the New York Mets at the Trade Deadline. He then signed a two-year deal with the Cubs in December 2021.

Stroman is a two-time All-Star and was the 2017 World Baseball Classic MVP.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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