A dismal start to the season for the New York Yankees has led to multiple injuries within their pitching rotation, most recently with Marcus Stroman, who has been placed on the injured list due to left knee inflammation. In his short outing against the Giants, Stroman gave up five runs in just two-thirds of an inning, contributing to an alarming 11.57 ERA for the season. This setback compounds the woes of a rotation that already includes Clarke Schmidt and Gerrit Cole on the IL.

To fill Stroman's spot on the active roster, the Yankees have called up Allan Winans from AAA. Winans brings a mixed track record, having previously pitched for the Atlanta Braves with a 7.20 ERA in eight starts across the last two seasons. Schmidt, recovering from shoulder fatigue, expressed eagerness to rejoin the rotation amidst the team's struggles, aiming to stabilize what has become one of the worst starting pitcher lineups in the American League.