The Carlos Rodon who was knocked around for four runs in five innings the last time he faced Indians was a whole other Rodon.
During that loss June 19, the left-hander was just three starts into his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery, though the Indians did all of their damage in one inning.
It has been a different story for a healthier Rodon, who has compiled a 1.56 ERA since July 1 — second only to the Giants’ Dereck Rodriguez (1.50).
On Friday night, Rodon (3-3, 2.94) faces off against Indians righty Shane Bieber (4.