CARLOS RODÓN NEWS

Yankees' Carlos Rodon cleared to pitch in game, finally has tentative return date The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox begin a weekend series on Friday night at Fenway Park.

JUNE 16, 2023 • NJ.COM

Yankees' Carlos Rodon to make 3 rehab starts; no timetable for Aaron Judge New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon will make three rehab starts in the minor leagues before being activated, starting Tuesday at Doub...

JUNE 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Cleared for rehab assignment Rodon (back/forearm) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Somerset, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact The expectation is that Rodon will make around three starts on the farm before hopefully then debuting with the Yankees sometime in early July. He's been stalled by chronic back issues and a forearm strain here in the first half of the 2023 campaign after signing a six-year, $162 million contract with New York over the offseason.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees finally get a positive update on Carlos Rodon Yankees marquee signing Carlos Rodon is getting closer to his New York debut in the latest positive update on his recovery. The New York Yan...

JUNE 15, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Carlos Rodon's fastball impresses as he nears Yankees rehab assignment: Good day' Carlos Rodon is working primarily on his fastball and will focus more on his secondary pitches his next time out.

JUNE 12, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Next live BP on tap Thursday Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Rodon (back/forearm) will throw another live batting practice session Thursday before potentially beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, Chris...

Impact On Sunday, Rodon was able to face hitters for the second time since opening the season on the injured list with a left forearm strain before then experiencing chronic back issues. He seems to be moving past both injuries, as he hasn't experienced any setbacks since restarting his throwing program around mid-May. Assuming Rodon gets through the upcoming live session no worse for the wear, he could start pitching in minor-league games by the early part of next week. He'll likely require at least three rehab starts or simulated games to get stretched out enough to join the Yankees rotation.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for more live bullpens Rodon (back/forearm) will throw at least two more live bullpen sessions before moving on to an extended rehab assignment, Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media reports.

Impact Rodon threw his first bullpen session at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday and said it was "good," emphasizing that it was a "big step" in his goal of making his first regular-season start for the Yankees. The southpaw threw 20 pitches and sat at 92 to 94 mph on his fastball, and the tentative plan is for him to throw again Sunday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon will then have at least one more live BP before embarking on a minor-league rehab stint that will allow him to ramp up his pitch count. Considering that progression, it appears Rodon won't make it back to the big club until at least early July.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees starter Carlos Rodon threw 'everything' to hitters in next rehab step Amid the dangerous haze Wednesday in The Bronx, a bright spot for the Yankees shined through as Carlos Rodon returned to pitch against hitte...

JUNE 8, 2023 • NYPOST.COM

Faces hitters Wednesday Rodon (back/forearm) threw 20 pitches in a live bullpen session before Wednesday's game versus Chicago on Wednesday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Rodon told Phillips he threw around 20 pitches to Oswaldo Cabrera and Jake Bauers in the session. His fastball reportedly sat 92-94 mph, and he threw all of his pitches in the outing. The next step for the southpaw is another live session, but he's unsure when that will take place. Rodon has missed all of the 2023 campaign with forearm and back trouble, and he could make his first ever start as a member of the Yankees near the end of June if he continues to make progress.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will face hitters Wednesday Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Rodon (back/forearm) is slated to face hitters Wednesday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact While Rodon appears to be past the forearm strain that emerged early in spring training, he's been set back by an unrelated back injury that required a cortisone shot several weeks ago. The southpaw has subsequently started ramping back up and resumed mound work in late May. With throwing sessions against live hitters now in the forecast, Rodon appears to be inching closer to making his Yankees debut, though even if he encounters no further obstacles he's likely still several weeks away. It's possible that he could return in late June, though an early July target may be more feasible.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could face live hitting soon Rodon (back/forearm) was able to throw 30 pitches during a two-up session Friday, and he could face live hitters in the next few days, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News repo...

Impact Phillips notes that Rodon had two "ups" in his session, and that his fastball sat 90-93 mph. Rodon has yet to be able to make his debut in 2023 because of a forearm strain as well as a back injury. The left-hander will need to rebuild his arm strength, but if he is able to face live hitting in the next few days, it could put him on track to make his first start with the Yankees before the end of June.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Rodon (back/forearm) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Impact This is mostly just a procedural move to clear out a 40-man roster spot for Tommy Kahnle, who has been activated from the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. Rodon remains without a timetable to return from his lingering back and forearm injuries, though he did recently resume throwing off a mound and has another bullpen session scheduled for Friday.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen session coming Rodon (back/forearm) will throw another bullpen session Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Friday will mark Rodon's third bullpen session since he resumed throwing May 14. While he still doesn't have a timetable in place for a return, the fact he still hasn't faced hitters yet signals that it could be a few more weeks before Rodon makes his season debut.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well in latest bullpen Rodon (back) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session at high intensity Monday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodon felt strong during his latest side session, which marks his second since suffering a forearm strain during spring training. According to Kirschner, the next step for Rodon will be another bullpen session later in the week. The team has yet to unveil a concrete timetable for his return.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another bullpen session on tap Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Rodon (back/forearm) is slated to throw a bullpen session Monday in Seattle, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact For the first time since late April, Rodon threw a bullpen session Friday and is reportedly "doing well" following the workout, according to Boone. The southpaw was initially placed on the 15-day injured list coming out of spring training due to a forearm strain, but he seems to have made a full recovery from that injury and now looks to be working back from a back issue that cropped up in April and eventually required an injection. The fact that Rodon is traveling with the Yankees on their six-game road trip this week can be taken as a positive sign, though it's unclear if he'll be able to advance to facing hitters before the team returns to New York next Monday. Rodon remains without an official timeline to make his 2023 debut, but he still looks to be at least two or three weeks away even if he avoids any further setbacks in his rehab program.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bullpen session Rodon (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact It will be the first time the left-hander has thrown from the bump since he received a cortisone injection for his nagging back injury. Rodon plans to travel with the Yankees on their road trip next week as he continues his rehab. He will need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment once he's deemed game-ready and it's uncertain when he might be cleared for that.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping for mound work soon Rodon (back) said Tuesday that he's hoping to begin throwing off a mound soon, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodon has made good progress since receiving a cortisone injection for his nagging back injury and is almost ready to try things out from the bump. It's not clear when he might be ready for a rehab assignment, but it's going to be a while and he will require multiple rehab starts. So, while things are trending in the right direction, it seems likely that Rodon is at least a month away from making his season debut.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins team as rehab progresses Rodon (back) has rejoined the Yankees in New York to continue his rehab, manager Aaron Boone told the Talkin' Yanks podcast Tuesday.

Impact Rodon isn't throwing off a mound yet but has been pain-free throwing on flat ground since receiving a cortisone injection for his nagging back injury. His still has a long road ahead as he slowly builds back up but is moving in the right direction.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Yankees had Carlos Rodon return to New York The New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds conclude their weekend series on Sunday at Great American Ball Park.

MAY 21, 2023 • NJ.COM

Progressing well with injury Rodon (back) threw from 120 feet Friday and is heading to New York to continue his rehab Saturday, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact Rodon has been slowly approaching a distant return from his back injury, extending from throwing 90 feet to 120 feet this past week. That being said, the chronic back issue has required a cortisone injection already and the left-hander is yet to throw off the mound. All things considered, manager Aaron Boone said that "everything went well" Friday and that the hope is that Rodon is nearing mound work. In the end, the 30-year-old remains without any concrete timetable for a return.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Advances throwing to 90 feet Rodon (back) advanced his throwing to 90 feet Wednesday without issue, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Impact The cortisone injection for Rodon's chronic back issue seems to have done the trick, as he's thrown multiple times in the last several days without any problems and plans for a second injection have been scuttled. Rodon will continue to ramp up his throwing program in the coming days and will eventually try things from the mound if he continues to progress.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May not need second injection Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Tuesday that Rodon (back) currently doesn't need a second cortisone injection, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Impact Rodon had a "cortisone-like" shot scheduled for midway through the week, but it doesn't appear that he'll need it. Goodman also reports that Rodon threw Friday, Saturday and Monday, so he seems to be feeling better after a back injury halted his throwing program in mid-April. Though he appears to be past a forearm strain that cropped up early in spring training, the southpaw's back issue has been described as "chronic," so it's still uncertain how far away he may be from beginning a rehab assignment. As it currently stands, it seems unlikely that Rodon will appear in a game with the Yankees before mid-June.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees Injury Update: Luis Severino, Carlos Rodon, Tommy Kahnle Yankees injury update: Luis Severino, Carlos Rodon and Tommy Kahnle.

MAY 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Starts throwing program Manager Aaron Boone said Rodon (back) threw on flat ground from 60-to-75 feet Saturday and Sunday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 30-year-old recently resumed taking part in physical activities and was quickly cleared to start up a throwing program. Rodon has been unable to pitch this season due to a forearm strain and chronic back issues, the latter of which he received a cortisone injection for in early May. The left-hander still has significant building up to do before progressing to game action, which likely means his return remains more than a month away.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees injury updates: Carlos Rodon makes some news; Latest on Oswald Peraza, Luis Severino The New YorK Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays wrap up their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

MAY 14, 2023 • NJ.COM