With Marcus Stroman in the wings for the Yankees, New York could look at him to help its rotation. However, the Yankees have been looking to move off his two-year, $37 million contract all winter, and could still trade the right-hander if they get a deal that makes them a better team.

As the New York Yankees prepare for Giancarlo Stanton's absence, which could vary drastically in terms of duration, they are still mulling how to replace him. Stanton may not be a Most Valuable Player candidate anymore at age 35,