Yankees' Rodón Focuses on Cutter Amid Spring Training Challenges

Carlos Rodón works to refine his pitching techniques despite allowing four homers in a simulated game, as the Yankees prepare for an exhibition series in Mexico City.

Carlos Rodón, Yankees left-hander, allowed four home runs during a simulated game against minor leaguers, emphasizing his focus on improving his pitch sequences, particularly his cutter.
Despite the home runs, Rodón remains optimistic about his progress, highlighting his health and the refinement of his pitching techniques as positive takeaways from the session.
Gerrit Cole expressed annoyance at Daniel Vogelbach's bat flip and slow trot after a home run in a spring game, hinting at a potential rivalry during the regular season.
Yankees are set to face the Diablos Rojos in Mexico City, where former Yankee Robinson Canó, now with the Mexican League team, will play against his old team.
Juan Soto, recently traded to the Yankees, expressed admiration for Canó, who reached out to congratulate him on joining the team.