Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training Try it free TAMPA — Marcus Stroman started the Yankees’ 4-0 win over the Rays in the Grapefruit League opener Friday and tossed a scoreless inning.

Marcus Stroman will start the Yankees' first spring training game on Friday against the Rays, per manager Aaron Boone.

After a planned one-inning start, Marcus Stroman said he has “zero” regrets about stating he would not pitch out of the bullpen this season. The righty, the subject of trade rumors and apparent odd man out of the Yankees’ rotation,