The right-hander, who came back this season after tearing his ACL in Spring Training, will be opposed in Game 2 (Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network/Sportsnet) by Rangers left-hander Cole Hamels.
Tore my ACL, finished my degree from @DukeU, rehabbed my knee in 5 months, and now pitching in Game 2 of the #ALDS. Crazy excited! #HDMH
Stroman, 24, also completed his degree from Duke while rehabbing and making a quick recovery. He showed no signs of rust upon his return, going 4-0 with a 1.