In his first rehab start, Carlos Rodon pitched like the dog the Yankees envisioned, and are anxiously waiting to have at their disposal.
Rodon struck out Will Robertson to end the first inning. He then struck out two as he breezed through a 1-2-3 second inning.
He struck out two in another 1-2-3 inning to finish his promising evening. Rodon threw 27 of his 42 pitches for strikes.Bill Kostroun/New York PostThe Yankees’ most expensive offseason addition, Rodon was expected to be a staple in their rotation.Rodon wasAs Rodon began taking his first steps toward returning, however,Rodon received a cortisone shot in his back amid setbacks in early May, and reports briefly emerged that he might not be able to pitch for the Yankees this season at all.
Rodon’s command and velocity in that third live batting practice session — and the lack of any physical red flags — prompted the Yankees to feel comfortable pushing Rodon to this next step in his rehab. The White Sox non-tendered Rodon two years ago while he struggled to return from a 2019 Tommy John surgery, and he previously has dealt with shoulder and elbow injuries.
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