CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 07: Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon #55 of the Chicago White Sox delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 07, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Ever since he was selected third overall by the Chicago White Sox in 2014, all eyes were on Carlos Rodón to dominate. He flew through the farm system and his stuff was getting better with every outing. However, injuries began to pile up and it seemed number 55 would be a bust.
Before this season, Rodón had shown glimpses of dominance but he ran into a cycle of requiring season-ending surgery at the worst possible times.