The Yankees will have to wait on free agent signee Carlos Rodon just a bit longer.
Manager Aaron Boone met with reporters on Tuesday and said the big lefty is now dealing with a sore back while rehabbing a left forearm strain. The good news is it’s minor and should only delay his return by a few days.
Rodon signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Yankees in free agency. He had a career season with the Giants last year and posted a 2.88 ERA with 237 strikeouts. Rodon also led MLB with 12 strikeouts per nine innings (K/9) and a 2.