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Yankees demote young pitcher despite starting rotation falling apart

The New York Yankees have encountered a series of unfortunate events with their starting rotation. From Domingo German’s placement on the restricted list due to alcohol abuse to Carlos Rodon’s exit after just 2.2 innings with left hamstring tightness, the situation appears grim.

Carlos Rodon’s Performance and Injury Concerns

Despite the pending MRI that could sideline him for weeks, Rodon has been struggling ever since returning from a chronic back injury diagnosed during spring training. His performance in the current season has been less than satisfactory, with a 7.33 ERA, 8.33 strikeouts per nine, a 64.