Stroman will start Friday’s game against the Rays at Steinbrenner Field, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday, putting the potential odd man out of the Yankees’ rotation right into the spotlight. The veteran right-hander has not faced hitters since arriving at camp on Friday, but had done so beforehand and will just throw one inning on Friday.

The New York Yankees are giving Marcus Stroman a chance to start their first Grapefruit League game—just days after the right-hander declared he is still a starter and he would not pitch out of the bullpen.