Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. The Yankees starting rotation, already a me s without the injured Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil and for now Clarke Schmidt, lost another arm Saturday when Marcus Stroman was placed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation. The news came a day after the right-hander following his ugly outing Friday night, when he retired just two batters. It was another poor night for a rotation that has so far underwhelmed outside of Max Fried. They entered Saturday with an MLB-worst 5.46 ERA, and thats with Frieds 1.56 ERA. We hope its not something too serious and we can attack this, Aaron Boone said of the injury after the . David Clyde Jersey Marcus Stroman is heading to the IL. Bill Kostroun/New York Post The manager said they havent ruled out whether the knee i sue might be the source of some of the things with him not having been as sharp as he needs to be. Stroman has been perhaps the rotations biggest disappointment. He finished last year with a 5.70 ERA in his final 18 appearances (17 starts) and began this season with an 11.57 ERA in three starts. Explore More He has an $18 million option that kicks in for 2026 if he pitches 140 innings this year. Allan Winans was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take Stromans place on the roster. Winans, 29, has a 7.20 ERA in eight career starts in the majors, all with Atlanta in 2023 and 24. He pitched 2 / scorele s innings in relief in his only appearance with SWB this season. His addition filled out the 40-man roster. Aaron Boone removes Marcus Stroman from game on April 11, 2025. AP The Stroman news shines more of a spotlight on the return of Schmidt, sidelined with right rotator cuff tendinitis since the spring. The right-hander said Saturday he felt ready to rejoin the rotation for his next start, which figures to come Tuesday or Wednesday against the Royals in The Bronx potentially in Stromans spot. CHECK OUT THE AND Schmidt said he hadnt been told of any plans regarding his next outing, but said he felt good in his rehab starts with Double-A Somerset, both physically and with his stuff. Its obviously been frustrating, Schmidt said of the injury thats delayed his season debut. I want to compete with my guys and dont want [injuries] to happen. Competing every five days is something I hold close to my heart, making sure Im able to do that, play at a high level consistently and be a guy they rely on. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The i sues with the rest of the rotation havent impacted his desire to get back. I have that sense of urgency regardle s of how were doing or how anybodys performing, Schmidt said. Doug Fister Jersey