Carlos Rodon Set for Yankees Season Debut After Elbow Surgery Rehab
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his season debut against the Milwaukee Brewers after recovering from left elbow surgery performed seven months ago. The procedure addressed loose bodies and a bone spur, aiming to restore the range of motion that had previously limited his daily activities and pitching comfort. Despite pitching through discomfort last season to achieve a 3.09 ERA and a sixth-place finish in Cy Young voting, Rodon has spent his rehabilitation relearning his arm mechanics. Following a minor delay due to hamstring tightness, he completed three successful rehab starts with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, reaching 83 pitches. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Rodon will likely face a similar pitch count in his return to ease him back into major league competition. Rodon’s return strengthens a Yankees rotation that currently boasts the best fWAR in the majors, supported by strong performances from Max Fried and others. While his recent rehab velocity averaged 93.3 mph, expectations are that adrenaline will boost this figure during the game. This move brings the Yankees closer to a full rotation, with Gerrit Cole also progressing in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
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Carlos Rodon Set for Yankees Season Debut After Elbow Surgery Rehab
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon is scheduled to make his season debut against the Milwaukee Brewers after recovering from left elbow surgery performed seven months ago. The procedure addressed loose bodies and a bone spur, aiming to restore the range of motion that had previously limited his daily activities and pitching comfort. Despite pitching through discomfort last season to achieve a 3.09 ERA and a sixth-place finish in Cy Young voting, Rodon has spent his rehabilitation relearning his arm mechanics. Following a minor delay due to hamstring tightness, he completed three successful rehab starts with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, reaching 83 pitches. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Rodon will likely face a similar pitch count in his return to ease him back into major league competition. Rodon’s return strengthens a Yankees rotation that currently boasts the best fWAR in the majors, supported by strong performances from Max Fried and others. While his recent rehab velocity averaged 93.3 mph, expectations are that adrenaline will boost this figure during the game. This move brings the Yankees closer to a full rotation, with Gerrit Cole also progressing in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
New York Post