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Yankees announce Carlos Rodon bullpen role ahead of Red Sox series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 1:14 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Yankees announce Carlos Rodon bullpen role ahead of Red Sox series

Summary

The New York Yankees will not play their final regular-season game against the Baltimore Orioles due to rain. Their focus now shifts to a best-of-three Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday in New York. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Cam Schlittler will start Game 1 and Max Fried will follow in Game 2. Gerrit Cole is set for a potential Game 3, while Carlos Rodon will not start but is expected to pitch out of the bullpen during the series. Boone indicated that Rodon could return to a starting role if the Yankees advance to the American League Championship Series.

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By the Numbers

•Rain postpones Yankees' final game against Orioles.
•Yankees begin Wild Card Series against Red Sox on Tuesday.
•Cam Schlittler starts Game 1, Max Fried in Game 2.
•Gerrit Cole set for Game 3 if necessary.
•Carlos Rodon to pitch from the bullpen.

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1:14 AMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees Announce Carlos Rodon Decision Ahead of Red Sox Series

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The New York Yankees didn’t get to play their final game of the regular season against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday after rain forced the postponement.That means the focus has now fully shifted to Tuesday night, when they begin a best-of-three series at home in the Bronx against the Boston Red Sox in the American […] The post New York Yankees Announce Carlos Rodon Decision Ahead of Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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