Yankees prepare Carlos Rodon for larger role in ALDS against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Carlos Rodon is set for a more significant role as the New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series. After not pitching in the Wild Card round, he may be tapped for a start later in the series or come out of the bullpen. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has flexibility with Rodon, who finished the regular season strong and recently shut out the Rays in a game. The Yankees anticipate Rodon's contributions as they navigate the best-of-five series, especially after sweeping the Boston Red Sox.
- •Rodon did not pitch during the Wild Card Series vs. Red Sox.
- •He may start later in the ALDS or pitch in relief.
- •Gerrit Cole will start Game 1, Cam Schlittler for Game 2.
- •Rodon finished the regular season with a 2.67 ERA.
- •His last start against the Rays featured eight scoreless innings.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Carlos Rodon set for bigger role in ALDS against Rays
"New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon did not pitch during the wild card round.
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