Yankees Activate All-Star Left-Hander Carlos Rodón

The New York Yankees are set to bring left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón off the injured list for Tuesday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. With veteran right-hander Max Fried placed on the injured list, Rodón is expected to fill the vacant spot in the rotation.

Newsweek

According to the report, Rodón has appeared in nine games for New York this season, logging 46.1 innings. He has amassed 52 strikeouts and posted a 3.30 earned-run average (ERA). The article notes that his 2024 season overall featured a 3.96 ERA across 32 starts, 195 strikeouts in 175 innings, while his 2025 campaign produced a league-leading 333 starts, 203 strikeouts in 195.1 innings, a 3.09 ERA, and a sixth-place finish in American League Cy Young voting.

Newsweek

The Yankees’ rotation has been described as the league’s best since the All-Star break, with starters collectively maintaining a 2.69 ERA over the past month—well ahead of the Atlanta Braves’ 2.92 mark. The report highlights that Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole and 2026 AL Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler remain entrenched in the staff, while Ryan Weathers has impressed with only two runs allowed over 19 innings in August. Will Warren, despite a strong season start, has struggled recently, posting a 4.42 ERA and surrendering five or more runs three times in the past month, even making a brief bullpen appearance in July.

Newsweek

Rodón’s return is projected to reinforce an already dominant rotation, giving the Yankees a reliable left-handed option against the Orioles and preserving depth for the stretch run. With the rotation’s ERA advantage and the addition of Rodón’s experience, the team is positioned to maintain its competitive edge as the season progresses.

Newsweek