{"id":43887,"date":"2026-08-14T07:56:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43887"},"modified":"2026-08-14T07:56:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:56:45","slug":"carlos-rodon-looks-dominant-in-possible-final-rehab-start-before-yankees-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43887","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Rodon looks dominant in possible final rehab start before Yankees return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>Carlos Rod\u00f3n looks like a pitcher ready for a return to the majors.<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees All-Star left-hander, making his second rehab start since going on the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/07\/03\/sports\/yankees-carlos-rodon-lands-on-il-with-elbow-inflammation\/\">injured list with elbow inflammation<\/a> in July, was dominant across 4 1\/3 innings for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<p>Rod\u00f3n allowed just two hits and a walk while striking out seven New Hampshire hitters on 58 pitches (41 strikes) at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, N.J.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI feel like I\u2019m always ready to get big league hitters out,\u201d Rod\u00f3n told reporters after his outing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe goal was to go out there and throw as many strikes as I could and be efficient. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs far as what\u2019s next, not sure. 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/new-york-yankees-starting-pitcher-136381296.jpg?resize=1200,843&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/new-york-yankees-starting-pitcher-136381296.jpg?resize=83,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 83w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/new-york-yankees-starting-pitcher-136381296.jpg?resize=222,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 222w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/new-york-yankees-starting-pitcher-136381296.jpg?resize=50,35&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\"\/><figcaption>Carlos Rod\u00f3n throws live batting practice at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 3, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"\/>\n<p>The 33-year-old southpaw said his stuff \u2014 which generated 15 swings and misses \u2014 felt \u201cfairly crisp,\u201d especially compared to his <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/07\/sports\/carlos-rodon-set-for-yankees-rehab-assignment-with-return-nearing\/\">first rehab appearance<\/a> on Saturday when he allowed three runs over 2 2\/3 frames with Triple-A Scranton.<\/p>\n<p>Injuries have limited Rod\u00f3n to just nine starts this season with New York, where he\u2019s posted a 4-2 record with a 3.30 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 46 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n<p>Offseason surgery to remove a bone spur in his left elbow forced Rod\u00f3n to begin 2026 on the IL and delayed his season debut until May 10.<\/p>\n<p>Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters over the weekend that the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/07\/sports\/carlos-rodon-set-for-yankees-rehab-assignment-with-return-nearing\/\">team may \u201cpiggyback\u201d Rod\u00f3n<\/a> by having another starter, possibly Ryan Weathers or Will Warren, pitch behind him as he increases his workload.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"40334756\"><br \/>\n\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><default:path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/default:svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"40334756\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rod\u00f3n reacts after giving up a three-run homer.\" class=\"wp-image-40334756\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=231,154&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=661,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 661w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=120,80&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 120w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/reacts-giving-three-run-homer-131353966.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>In nine starts with the Yankees this season, Rod\u00f3n has gone 4-2 with a 3.30 ERA. <span class=\"credit\">Corey Sipkin for the NY POST<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For his part, Rod\u00f3n said he has no issue with that possibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m willing to do whatever to help our team win,\u201d Rod\u00f3n said. \u201cIf they think that\u2019s the avenue they want to go, I\u2019m ready to perform and help our team win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees\u2019 offensive struggles have been prevalent in recent weeks, including Thursday afternoon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/13\/sports\/yankees-lineup-reverts-to-punchless-ways-in-loss-to-mariners\/\">1-0 loss<\/a> in the series finale against the Mariners.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yankees Are Getting Big Returns from Lombard &amp; Jones | Pinstripe Post\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3TKi3bNr11c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>But adding a healthy Rod\u00f3n to the mix would improve an already formidable staff for the Yankees.<\/p>\n<p>Cam Schlittler is a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/09\/sports\/yankees-cam-schlittler-looks-like-ace-in-rebound-performance\/\">leading contender for the Cy Young<\/a>. Gerrit Cole, in his first season post-Tommy John surgery, has been dominant in recent outings. <\/p>\n<p>Max Fried has been solid since returning from his own elbow injury recently, including his <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/13\/sports\/max-fried-grinds-through-five-strong-innings-but-gets-no-help-in-yankees-loss\/\">five-inning, one-run effort<\/a> in Thursday\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-spotlight product-spotlight-block wp-block-nypost-editor-product-spotlight\">\n<p>\n\t\t\tYankees Merch Shop\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tNew York Post receives revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and when you make a purchase.\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Warren and Weathers have also been stalwarts all season \u2014 and Rod\u00f3n is excited to rejoin that mix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very confident in our guys, and it\u2019s up there, for sure,\u201d Rod\u00f3n said of where New York\u2019s rotation ranks among the MLB\u2019s best. \u201cI have three guys in front of me that are really good in this game. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m glad that all of us are on the same team, so it\u2019s great to be able to have those kind of arms.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carlos Rod\u00f3n looks like a pitcher ready for a return to the majors. The Yankees All-Star left-hander, making his second rehab start since going on the injured list with elbow inflammation in July, was dominant across 4 1\/3 innings for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Thursday night. 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