Yankees seek starting pitchers following Rodon's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The New York Yankees have lost left-handed starter Carlos Rodon to elbow inflammation, joining other injured pitchers. With the team trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by four games in the AL East, they are looking to acquire starting pitching help ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Potential targets include Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers, Joe Ryan from the Minnesota Twins, and Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels. Skubal has a 3.15 ERA this season, while Ryan boasts a 3.61 ERA. Detmers is noted for his promising future and reasonable contract terms.
- •Rodon placed on injured list with elbow inflammation.
- •Yankees trailing Rays by four games in AL East.
- •Trade deadline is August 3, 2026.
- •Skubal, Ryan, and Detmers are potential targets.
- •Skubal has a 3.15 ERA; Ryan has a 3.61 ERA.
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"The New York Yankees just lost left-handed starter Carlos Rodon to injury. The Yankees could be seeking starting pitching help in the trade market.
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