Yankees plan second rehab start for Rodón, Bellinger nears return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Carlos Rodón is set to make his second rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Thursday night. Rodón, currently on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, has allowed three runs in 2 2/3 innings across his first rehab outing. Meanwhile, All-Star Cody Bellinger is nearing a return from a left hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since July 26. Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated Bellinger is running at over 90% capacity and could soon return, likely before Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. The Yankees currently lead the American League wild-card standings.
- •Rodón is scheduled for a rehab start Thursday at Double-A Somerset.
- •Bellinger is reportedly running well and may return soon.
- •Stanton is working on recovery from a right calf strain.
- •Judge has started light workouts after a rib injury.
- •Yankees lead the AL wild-card standings as of August 11.
- 12:46 AMESPN MLB — Rodón, Bellinger closer to return, Boone says
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees injuries: Rodón slated for 2nd rehab start Thursday, and Bellinger `getting close'
"Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset. Rodón has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 because of left elbow inflammation. The left-hander allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings against Rochester, with four strikeouts and two walks.
"Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 12, 2026, 12:46 AMRodón, Bellinger closer to return, Boone says
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 11:21 PMYankees injuries: Rodón slated for 2nd rehab start Thursday, and Bellinger `getting close'
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset. Rodón has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 because of left elbow inflammation. The left-hander allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings against Rochester, with four strikeouts and two walks.
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