The New York Yankees made a surprising decision involving Marcus Stroman after he's been involved in trade rumors throughout the offseason.

New York Yankees disgruntled starter Marcus Stroman gave the Yankees an ultimatum as he reported to spring training.

TAMPA, Fla. — Marcus Stroman has been a no-show on the field for the New York Yankees’ first two spring training workouts. Stroman isn’t required to participate in spring training until Feb. 22, the mandatory reporting date under the collective bargaining agreement. But most players arrive on the voluntary reporting date.

Stroman, who the Yankees have been trying to trade all offseason, is sixth on the Yankees starting depth chart. He missed the first two days of pitchers and catchers workouts, and then when he showed up, he said repeatedly he would not pitch out of the bullpen. But baseball is a results-based business, Casey said.

Marcus Stroman has been a no-show for the New York Yankees’ first two spring training workouts. Stroman, 33, isn’t required to participate until Feb. 22.

The New York Yankees would love to find a taker for Marcus Stroman and at least some of his hefty contract, and they're determined to give him every chance to show off his worth during spring training.

Marcus Stroman said it himself: he’s a starter. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that the veteran right-hander will start the Yankees’ Grapefruit League opener on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M.

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The New York Yankees are giving Marcus Stroman a showcase start in the spring training opening game against the Tampa Bay Rays.