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A closer examination of Stroman's playing style reveals that he has never been a high-strikeout pitcher. He has relied on ground balls and maintaining soft contact to earn outs. However, his latest performance season was subpar, yielding a 4.31 ERA and an even less flattering 4.62 FIP, which suggests that luck played a role in his results.
Although he has a track record of being a reliable innings eater, his recent decline has left the Yankees with little choice but to reconsider his value. As they juggled payroll for established stars like Garrett Cole and Carlos Rodón, the rationale to keep Stroman has been significantly diminished.