TAMPA — Among the many gamers with important potential who can step up within the wake of Gerrit Cole’s damage is Carlos Rodón, who might be requested to step up instantly.
The lefty will begin Opening Day for the Yankees, supervisor Aaron Boone introduced Thursday, to start Yr 3 of a rocky tenure in pinstripes.
Rodón was signed to a $162 million contract earlier than the 2023 season, which grew to become an injury-filled mess.
He bounced again final yr — pitching to a 3.96 ERA in 32 begins — however didn’t showcase the ceiling that he as soon as possessed.
The Yankees will hope for extra and have already got requested for barely extra, Rodón’s schedule altered to be on the mound March 27 towards the Brewers in The Bronx.
Max Fried will begin the second sport of the season, as he has been planning on doing, and the Yankees didn’t need to overhaul his schedule.
