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Yankees’ $162 million free agent finally takes positive rehab step

The New York Yankees are gradually regaining their health, with Luis Severino returning from injury and both Josh Donaldson and Giancarlo Stanton nearing rehab assignments.

However, even with the improving health of the team, Carlos Rodon, a $162 million free-agent acquisition, is still grappling with a chronic back problem that required a cortisone injection to alleviate persistent pain.

Fortunately, the injection has eased some of the discomfort, allowing Rodon to make incremental progress toward his return to the pitching mound.

After an exceptional 2022 season with the San Francisco Giants, marked by a 2.