The New York Yankees on Tuesday shared a couple of large damage progress updates, together with one on their high free agent signing, Carlos Rodon.
The Yankees introduced that outfielder Harrison Bader had been activated from the injured listing. In addition they introduced that Rodon would start a rehab project on Tuesday.
That’s large information relating to Rodon.
Signed to a six-year, $162M contract in December, Rodon has but to throw a pitch this season for the Yankees. He initially skilled elbow issues throughout spring coaching after which had again issues which have since stored him out of motion.
The Yankees knew the dangers once they signed the 30-year-old southpaw. Rodon has a historical past of main damage points, however he went 14-8 with a 2.88 ERA final yr for the Giants. The earlier season, he went 13-5 with a 2.37 ERA in 24 begins for the White Sox. The Yankees are hoping that Rodon’s rehab begins to go properly and that he’ll be capable to begin contributing to the massive league membership earlier than lengthy.
The Yankees are 39-33 this season and in addition enjoying with out Aaron Decide, who’s out with a toe damage.