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MLB rumors: Carlos Rodon makes return for Yankees in minor league
The Yankees signed Carlos Rodon to a six-year, $162 million contract last winter. The lefty ace suffered a forearm muscle strain and back discomfort in spring training that landed him on the 60-day IL, but now the two-time All-Star is on the verge of making his New York debut.
Rodon made his third and final rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Saturday. He gave up one hit and two walks while recording eight strikeouts and zero earned runs in 3.2 innings. Not too shabby, and, for Yankee fans, a promising sign of what’s to come.
After the game, Rodon received a standing ovation.
A standing ovation for Carlos Rodon as his night comes to a close! #RepBX
— Hudson Valley Renegades (@HVRenegades) July 1, 2023
His Final Line from tonight's Rehab Start:
3.2 IP//1 H//0 R//2 BB//8 SO
Absolutely Unfair. pic.twitter.com/SeUwv9VPEI
According to the New York Post, Rodon could be in the Yankees’ rotation as soon as Friday, July 7. New York will be eager to incorporate Rodon back into the fold, as the Yanks’ pitchers have struggled to keep runs off the board in recent weeks.
That isn’t the end of the good news for New York either. Nestor Cortes is nearing a return of his own after throwing his first bullpen session of the season on Friday. He’s further from his return than Rodon, but the Yankees could have two powerful left-handed throwers back before the month is out.