With Marcus Stroman refusing to pitch out of the bullpen, he won't factor into the Yankees' starting rotation unless someone gets hurt or they use a six-man staff.

While speaking to reporters on Friday, Marcus Stroman said he is a “starter” and will not move to the bullpen. When asked about Stroman’s comments, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was seemingly more focused on the fact that it is still the middle of February.

Marcus Stroman entered last spring, his first with the Yankees, with a clear role: unquestionably, a member of the starting rotation. This spring? Without a defined role but regardless of what that will be,