Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman, the subject of trade rumors and the current odd man out of the starting rotation, hasn't participated in the first two workouts.

The Yankees have been obvious about their plans with Stroman, who signed a two-year $37 million deal before last season. With a rotation that now includes Max Fried with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, Clarke Schmidt, and reigning American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, the 33-year-old Stroman doesn't really fit.

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman reported to the team's facility in Tampa but has not practiced for the first two days of spring training. Stroman underwent his physical, but opted not to participate in workouts Wednesday or Thursday.