Carlos Rodon set to make rehab start for Yankees' Triple-A team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Carlos Rodon is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday, marking his return from the injured list due to left elbow inflammation. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Rodon will throw nearly 50 pitches in his first rehab outing since June. The Yankees are considering if Rodon will need another minor league start before rejoining the major league team. With an upcoming schedule featuring multiple off days, the Yankees have flexibility in Rodon's return process. Rodon had a solid start to the season, posting a 3.30 ERA in nine starts.
- •Rodon on injured list since June 30 with elbow inflammation.
- •He will pitch close to 50 pitches in Saturday's rehab start.
- •Yankees considering next steps based on performance.
- •Rodon holds a 3.30 ERA over nine starts this season.
- •Upcoming off days provide flexibility for his return.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees LHP Carlos Rodón to start minor league rehab assignment with Triple-a Scranton/Wilkes Barre
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Carlos Rodon scheduled to pitch on Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
"New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday as he works to return from left elbow inflammation. Rodón is to throw close to 50 pitches for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre and could make another rehab start with an increased pitch count. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Rodón could return to the team early in a piggyback situation, similar to Max Fried’s return from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
"Carlos Rodon has been on the injured list since June 30 with left elbow inflammation, but the Yankees starting pitcher is returning to the mound on Saturday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:56 PMYankees LHP Carlos Rodón to start minor league rehab assignment with Triple-a Scranton/Wilkes Barre
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday as he works to return from left elbow inflammation. Rodón is to throw close to 50 pitches for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre and could make another rehab start with an increased pitch count. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Rodón could return to the team early in a piggyback situation, similar to Max Fried’s return from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:54 PMYankees' Carlos Rodon scheduled to pitch on Saturday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Carlos Rodon has been on the injured list since June 30 with left elbow inflammation, but the Yankees starting pitcher is returning to the mound on Saturday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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