Yankees’ weakest pitching link could become their secret weapon

MLB: New York Yankees-Workouts, marcus stromanMarcus Stroman’s name has been at the center of trade talks and speculation this offseason, but what if the Yankees actually end up getting the best version of him? While much of the conversation around Stroman has focused on whether he’ll be dealt, there’s another angle to consider—what if he stays and bounces back to form?

A Season to Forget, But Room for Optimism

Stroman’s 2024 campaign wasn’t what he or the Yankees envisioned. His velocity dipped, his command wavered, and his ability to consistently induce weak contact took a hit.

Just about every meaningful metric took a downturn, raising concerns about whether he was dealing with an…