Yankees release starting pitcher after flurry of trade deadline deals

The New York Yankees were active participants in the MLB trade deadline, acquiring several pitchers to help during the season’s final two months.

That left starter Marcus Stroman the odd man out.

The Bronx Bombers released the right-hander on Friday, Aug. 1, ending his second season with the club, a day after he pitched five innings in a win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

He is 3-2, with a 6.23 ERA in nine starts this season and figures to be picked up soon by another team that needs veteran pitching. Stroman will still earn the remainder of his $18 million salary and will become a free agent at season’s end.

Stroman’s release comes on the heels of the Yankees’ trade deadline moves, acquiring relievers David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird, while adding utilityman José Caballero for more roster flexibility.

The starting rotation is getting a key member back as Luis Gil is set to come off the injured list to make his season debut on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Gil has missed the past four months with a lat strain.