The New York Yankees have made another surprising roster announcement. As of Thursday afternoon, young starting pitcher Randy Vasquez is being sent back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, following his latest performance against the Atlanta Braves.
Vasquez vs. Rodon: The Stats Speak
Vasquez, at 24, boasts an impressive 2.42 ERA with a 92.4% left-on-base rate in 22.1 innings this season. In contrast, Carlos Rodon, who inked a six-year, $162 million contract in the last off-season, has a 7.33 ERA, 8.33 strikeouts per nine, and a 64.9% left-on-base rate in 27 innings.
Furthermore, Rodon’s current season has seen the most walks and home runs in his career with a concerning 19.