With Luis Gil being shut down because of arm discomfort, Stroman, who was a trade candidate all winter, could end up becoming a bigger part of the Yankees plan.

Yankees pitcher, after a two-inning live batting practice session Tuesday, said 'I'm trying to throw 200 innings, so this is a building point.''

Marcus Stroman does not feel he needs to win a rotation spot, because in his mind he is not competing for a spot.