New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón felt tightness in his right hamstring on Tuesday during his workout program. Manager Aaron Boone shared the update before the team's game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The issue arises amid Rodón's recovery from offseason elbow surgery.
SEATTLE -- Carlos Rodón's recovery from offseason elbow surgery encountered a setback when he experienced right hamstring tightness on Tuesday. The 33-year-old pitcher, who posted an 18-9 record with a 3.09 ERA over 33 starts last season, felt the discomfort during his running portion of the workout, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodón had recently completed a live batting practice session of three innings and 50 pitches, with a Minor League rehab start planned for Double-A Somerset next. Boone noted that Rodón still managed some throwing afterward, and it remains undecided whether the rehab outing will be postponed. “I don’t know if it’s going to slow him at all, but it could be something in the days [to come],” Boone said. “We’ll see what we have there.” “He was doing his running and just felt some tightness when he came in after,” Boone added. “I don’t think it’s that big a deal. Hopefully it’s not.” The Yankees anticipate Rodón's return to the big league rotation in late April or early May. Meanwhile, teammate Gerrit Cole continues rehab from Tommy John surgery performed in March 2025 and is projected to rejoin the rotation in late May or early June. Clarke Schmidt, also recovering from Tommy John surgery, could return in the second half.
