Feb 22, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) during photo day at George M. Steinbrenner Field Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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(New York, NY) — On the Talkin’ Yanks show, Jomboy had the following to say about the prevailing mood about Carlos Rodon pitching for the New York Yankees:
“Don’t get your hopes up for Rodon pitching this season…some people are just like ‘eh, I don’t think it’s gonna happen.’”
He said this information comes from sources within the Yankees organization. If this is true, this would be a pretty tough pill to swallow. And it doesn’t sound that crazy.
Rodon signed a six-year, $162 million deal last December that hasn’t really been felt yet because the star pitcher is unhealthy. Rodon first landed on the IL after suffering a forearm strain during spring training. His debut with the Yankees was further postponed due to a back issue. Aaron Boone then revealed that Rodon couldn’t “get over the hump with his back.”
Rodon spoke to reporters himself about the issue and said his back issue was “chronic” and that he didn’t want to “put a timeline on anything.”
The southpaw will have a cortisone shot next week to see if it helps ease the “tightness” that he feels; he mentioned that he’s been pushing the team to let him throw, but so far, the Yankees have rightfully remained extra cautious. The ace is expected to be shut down for several days after the cortisone treatment.
Not looking good at all.
The Yankees have used 13 injured list stints so far this season, the second-most in the league behind the Mets.
