The Yankees shelled out $162 million to bring Carlos Rodón to the Bronx two years ago, hoping he’d be a frontline starter alongside Gerrit Cole.
Instead, injuries and inconsistency marred his first two seasons, leaving plenty to be desired. With those struggles in mind, general manager Brian Cashman made a major pivot this offseason, signing Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal to bolster the rotation.
If things break right, the Yankees could be looking at a rotation featuring two ace-level pitchers in Fried and Cole. Rodon has shown flashes of his former dominance, and despite some lingering issues, there’s reason to believe he could rediscover his top form in 2025.