Yankees prospect Roderick Arias shows improvement at Double-A Somerset
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Roderick Arias is hitting.277 and has matched his career high with 13 home runs between High-A Hudson Valley and Double-A Somerset. The 22-year-old shortstop, previously seen as a disappointment after a.208 season in 2025, credits his resurgence to improved focus and maturity. His versatility has expanded as he plays multiple positions, including third base and shortstop. Arias expressed confidence in his development while Somerset's manager described him as a special talent. This comes as three-time All-Star Carlos Rodón completed a successful rehab start, allowing two hits and striking out seven over 4 1/3 innings on August 13.
- •Arias hitting.277 with 13 home runs this season
- •Previous struggles included dropping out of Yankees' Top 30 prospects
- •Arias has played shortstop, second base, and third base
- •Carlos Rodón struck out seven in his rehab start
- •Rodón may return to Yankees rotation soon
- 1:57 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees prospect Roderick Arias revives career with Somerset
"Once written off as a Yankees bust, Roderick Arias is hitting .277 with power and renewed confidence as he climbs to Double-A Somerset.
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