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In light of Heal's injury, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman recognized the need to reinvent his strategy and approached Marcus Stroman with a redefined role. In a poignant moment, Cashman promoted Stroman to an "Elite Employee," underscoring the urgency of the situation and the depth of the Yankees' pitching staff in peril.
Disastrous Spring for Garrett Cole
While the sting of Heal's injury reverberated throughout the Yankees' camp, fans were soon met with even worse news regarding an essential part of their rotation—Garrett Cole. After a shaky spring outing that resembled a catastrophic scene from the Titanic, where Cole surrendered six runs in just a few innings, there were growing concerns about the ace's performance and overall health.