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.

Veteran pitcher Marcus Stroman reported to New Yankees spring training Friday in Tampa, Fla., ending a two-day hiatus. He told reporters he would reject a relief role. He is not a projected starter.

Marcus Stroman reported to Yankees camp and took his physical when fellow pitchers and catchers were supposed to on Tuesday, but that’s about all he’s done so far this spring training. The pitcher, the subject of offseason trade rumors and an odd man out in the Yankees’ rotation,