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Carlos Rodón Reports Rehab on Track, Will Miss Opening Day and Target Late-April Return

A staggered recovery across the rotation has Gerrit Cole projected back in late May or early June.

Overview

  • Rodón, a little over three months post elbow surgery, said he feels great and is throwing regularly in Florida.
  • He cited regained range of motion, noting he can now button his shirt and touch his head after surgeons removed bone fragments.
  • The Yankees previously indicated he is expected to miss roughly the first month, with a potential late-April return still in play.
  • Cole’s comeback is projected for late May or early June following 2025 Tommy John surgery, while Clarke Schmidt could be a second-half option, according to reports.
  • Rodón is coming off a standout 2025 season with 195 1/3 innings, 203 strikeouts, a .195 opponents’ average and a sixth-place AL Cy Young finish.