Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) will make his spring debut Saturday and is scheduled to throw a couple of innings against the Canadian National Junior team. It's great news for Stroman, who should be able to pitch in the opening series, barring any setbacks. He was the team's ace in 2017, going 13-9 with a 3.09 ERA, 1.30 [...]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) may already be ruled out for Opening Day, but he could return for the team's opening series against the Yankees. Stroman is scheduled to throw another bullpen session later this week, and if all goes well, he will pitch in either a simulated game or against Team Canada on Saturday. As expected, Stroman's shoulder inflammation does not sound serious, and the team is simply playing it extra safe with their de facto No. 1 starter. Even [...]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been working his way back from shoulder inflammation, but unfortunately, he will not be ready for Opening Day. Toronto is acknowledging they are simply handling the issue very cautiously, though, and evidently Stroman feels as if he can go considering how unhappy he was with the decision. The possibility remains that Stroman makes his first start during the first week of the season. There doesn't seem to be much reason for concern here at th[...]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman has been out of action this spring due to shoulder inflammation, but it sounds as though he's progressing. Stroman is set to play catch on Thursday, which as far as we're aware, is the first time he'll be doing so since being shut down in late February. An MRI did not reveal any structural damage, so the Blue Jays are likely just playing it cautious with the 26-year-old right-hander. Stroman may miss the first few games, but it sounds as though h[...]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman ( shoulder) will not start throwing for another few days, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Stroman is dealing with shoulder inflammation and, while the Blue Jays have a tentative date for when he will throw, they are not putting it out publicly. Manager John Gibbons said regarding the injury, "The doctors feel good. ... Once he gets over this, they don't think that'll be an issue ever again."This is somewhat comforting news, but shoulder[...]

This article references Marcus Stroman and more! Earlier Tuesday we learned that Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was shut down with shoulder inflammation, and now we know a little bit more about it. The team decided the shutdown was in order after Stroman threw a live batting practice session on Feb. 21. Fortunately, the MRI he received did not show any structural damage, and as such, Stroman hopes to start throwing again in four to five days. This is somewhat comforting news, but shoulder injuries are never a good thing. [...]Keep on reading: Marcus Stroman Hoping To Throw In A Few Days

This article references Marcus Stroman and more! Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman is dealing with shoulder inflammation, and currently doesn't have a timetable yet for his spring debut. While injuries early in spring training are a normal and often non-worrisome occurrence, starting the year with shoulder inflammation is still not what you want to see. Stroman is coming off his second consecutive 200-inning campaign, pitching to a 3.09 ERA and 1.31 [...]Keep on reading: Marcus Stroman Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

This article references Marcus Stroman and more! Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher, who will implement a sidearm delivery this year to keep hitters off balance, is interested in a multi-year contract extension with the team after losing out in salary arbitration this week. [...]Keep on reading: Marcus Stroman Interested In Multi-Year Deal

This article references Marcus Stroman and more! Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman lost his arbitration case with the Blue Jays, according to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Stroman requested $6.9 million and was offered $6.5 million by the Blue Jays when arbitration figures were exchanged last month. The three-person arbitration panel will rule on one salary or the other for the 2018 season. Stroman earned $3.4 million in 2017 while posting a 3.09 ERA and 164/62 K/BB ratio over 201 innings.Keep on reading: Marcus Stroman Loses Arbitration Case

This article references Marcus Stroman and more! Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman had an arbitration hearing against the Blue Jays on Monday. Stroman requested $6.9 million and was offered $6.5 million by the Blue Jays when arbitration figures were exchanged last month. The three-person arbitration panel will rule on one salary or the other for the 2018 season. Stroman earned $3.4 million in 2017 while posting a 3.09 ERA and 164/62 K/BB ratio over 201 innings.Keep on reading: Marcus Stroman Had Arbitration Hearing On Monday