New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, who is rehabbing in the minor leagues after landing on the injured list on April 12 with left knee inflammation, said he'd be open to a bullpen role after previously dismissing the notion.

Beginning his minor league rehab assignment Wednesday, Yankees' Marcus Stroman pitched into the fourth inning and yielded one run.

Marcus Stroman (knee) made his first rehab start on Wednesday with Double-A Somerset and afterward indicated a willingness to pitch in the bullpen.