Marcus Stroman reported to New York Yankees spring training on Friday after missing the first two days of workouts and said he will refuse to pitch out of the bullpen.

The big storyline from Yankees camp on Thursday was the absence of Marcus Stroman. Manager Aaron Boone said it was an "awkward situation," and we've got to keep in mind the trade rumors swirling around Stroman in addition to the possibility that he's been squeezed out of the Yankees' rotation.

New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman reported to camp Friday after missing the team's first two days of workouts, insisting he is ready to make 30-plus starts and will not change his role. The problem: Stroman isn't projected to make the Yankees' starting rotation.