Ever since March when the initial report of Carlos Rodón’s forearm strain came out, the Yankees believed this day would have come in April or May. Persistent back issues, setbacks, and shutdowns further delayed the return of the Yankees’ $162 million investment, but after finishing his third and final rehab start, all reports about his health and preparedness suggest his next start will happen in the Bronx.
After tossing 10.2 IP of one-run baseball across three starts, Carlos Rodón struck out 17 batters and looked sharp, walking just three batters as well. Bryan Hoch reports that reports looked good following that final start according to Aaron Boone, and this would be a massive boost for a Yankee rotation that’s mustered the ninth-lowest fWAR (4.