A right forearm strain has stopped reliever Jake Cousins from throwing and could keep him off the Opening Day roster, manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday. The team, however, is encouraged by his recovery.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone insists that the team's very open attempts to trade Marcus Stroman this winter won't affect the locker room during spring training, but it seems like the righty is already expressing his displeasure.

Marcus Stroman reported to New York Yankees spring training on Friday after missing the first two days of workouts and said he will refuse to pitch out of the bullpen.

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.

The New York Yankees may still be looking for a trade partner for Marcus Stroman. With some recent injury news, a potential suitor could be 10 miles away.

The Yankees didn't manage to trade Marcus Stroman in the offseason, but now that Giancarlo Stanton is hurt, they should try again.

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

Marcus Stroman reported to New York Yankees spring training on Friday after missing the first two days of workouts and said he will refuse to pitch out of the bullpen.

TAMPA — Marcus Stroman started the Yankees’ 4-0 win over the Rays in the Grapefruit League opener Friday and tossed a scoreless inning.

Aaron Boone said he “had an idea” that Marcus Stroman wouldn’t show up for workouts these last two days and that he understands “how it looks.” He called it “a little bit of an awkward” situation, but he’s talked to Stroman and he expects him in camp in the next few days.

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.