Yankees' Carlos Rodón allows 1 run, strikes out 8 over 5 1/3 innings in 2nd minor league outing
New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón allowed one run and struck out eight over 5 1/3 innings in his second minor league rehab start with Double-A Somerset against the Portland Sea Dogs. The outing marked progress in his recovery from October elbow surgery and a March hamstring setback, as he threw 51 of 75 pitches for strikes. Rodón is expected to make at least one more minor league start before rejoining the Yankees' rotation.
- ▪Carlos Rodón pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run on five hits with eight strikeouts in a rehab start for Double-A Somerset.
- ▪He threw 51 of 75 pitches for strikes and did not walk any batters during the game against the Portland Sea Dogs.
- ▪Rodón is recovering from October 2025 surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and a March setback involving tightness in his right hamstring.
- ▪Top Yankees prospect Miguel Bleis hit a solo home run in the fifth inning, accounting for the only run against Rodón.
- ▪George Lombard Jr., son of former major leaguer George Lombard, made his Triple-A debut with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, going 1-for-3 with a walk.
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