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YankeesCarlos Rodón to Face Hitters Next Week in Elbow Rehab Progress

The Yankees are pacing his rehab toward a late-April or early-May return.

Overview

  • After roughly a dozen bullpen sessions, Rodón is slated for his first live batting practice next week at Steinbrenner Field.
  • He has been throwing an easy 90–91 mph and his full pitch mix in controlled work as he tests his restored mobility.
  • The left-hander had mid-October surgery to remove loose bodies and shave a bone spur after losing elbow flexibility late last season.
  • Despite the limitation, he logged 33 starts with a 3.09 ERA in 2025, highlighting his potential impact if fully healthy.
  • The Yankees plan to stagger returns for Rodón, Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt, with Rodón’s season debut targeted for late April or early May.