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Yankees announce rehab start for Carlos Rodon later this week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Yankees announce rehab start for Carlos Rodon later this week

Summary

The New York Yankees are set to have Carlos Rodon make a rehab start on Saturday, following his recovery from left-elbow inflammation. Rodon, who has not pitched since June 28, recently threw 40 pitches in live batting practice. The Yankees are optimistic about his return as they aim to stay competitive in the American League East, where they currently sit 3.5 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Rodon's rehab start will likely be at Triple-A, marking a crucial step in his comeback following a series of injuries affecting the team this season.

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Status Watch

•Rodon to make rehab start on Saturday, likely at Triple-A.
•Last pitched for Yankees on June 28, allowing zero earned runs.
•Yankees currently second in AL East with a 63-50 record.
•Rodon has a 3.30 ERA over 46.1 innings in nine starts this season.
•Team optimistic about closing the gap on the Rays following trade deadline.

Latest Updates

11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Reveal the Next Step in Carlos Rodon’s Return From Injury

What they're saying

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The New York Yankees currently sit at 63-50 on the season, putting them in second place in the American League East standings, just 3.5 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays, and after the deadline, they’re optimistic about closing that gap over the next few months.Somehow, the team have achieved this early success despite some […] The post Yankees Reveal the Next Step in Carlos Rodon’s Return From Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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