New York Yankees fans were thrilled when the team parted ways with Marcus Stroman, but his departure left them desperate for more pitching depth, and acquiring Kenta Maeda might make everyone wish Stroman were still around.

The Yankees have subtracted from their rotation one day after being unable to add a starter at the trade deadline. New York released veteran righty Marcus Stroman on Friday, the team announced. It was part of a series of moves to get the club's deadline additions,