The New York Yankees have been exercising patience as they anticipate the return of Carlos Rodon, a $162 million free agent signee. Rodon’s string of unfortunate events, including a left forearm strain during spring training and a subsequent diagnosis of a chronic back issue, have led to speculation that his signing might have been a significant misstep.
Rodon’s Rehabilitation Journey: A Glimmer of Hope
Despite these setbacks, Rodon has participated in three rehab assignments, two with Double-A Somerset and one with High-A Hudson Valley.
Remarkably, in his initial two rehab assignments, he conceded only one earned run across seven innings, striking out nine and allowing a mere two hits.