Carlos Rodón Leads Yankees' Rotation as Injuries Reshape Team Ahead of 2025 Season

Rodón's strong spring training performance secures him the Opening Day start, while Austin Wells emerges as a key contributor in a restructured roster.

• Carlos Rodón has been named the Yankees' Opening Day starter following Gerrit Cole's season-ending Tommy John surgery.
• Rodón pitched 4 2/3 scoreless innings in his final spring training game, showcasing improvements in his pitching arsenal, including an enhanced changeup and a new two-seam fastball.
• Austin Wells has impressed during spring training, batting .366 with five home runs, including two in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Tigers in their final tune-up game.
• The Yankees' rotation has undergone significant changes due to injuries to key players and the addition of new pitchers like Max Fried and Marcus Stroman.
• The team has reversed its long-standing facial hair policy, signaling a shift in organizational culture as they prepare for the season opener against the Brewers on March 27.

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