Injuries are part of every physical sport, but sometimes they often lead to complications for the parties involved. The same could have been the case with the New York Yankees. It happened when two prized players, Carlos Rodon and Willie Calhoun, were involved in an unfortunate incident before the game. Given that the team is already short on players, this could have increased the woes of struggling Pinstripes.
The incident did not damage the Yankees but was shocking for fans. As it involved one of the new signings, Carlos, who is yet to play a single game, fans could not hold their emotions back. While focusing on the unbelievable incident, they gave theories to justify their criticism of the former White Sox.
This is not the start Carlos Rodon looks for!
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Yankees preseason signing Carlos Rodon was involved in an incident before the game. Journalist Max Goodman shared a video of the same incident. It read, “During Carlos Rod?n?s live session, Willie Calhoun got hit by a pitch. He went straight into the clubhouse, visibly in pain.
During Carlos Rodón’s live session, Willie Calhoun got hit by a pitch. He went straight into the clubhouse, visibly in pain. pic.twitter.com/uvHgVaBmYN
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) June 11, 2023
Carlos Rodon has not played a single game for the Yankees since signing a six-year contract. His absence has frustrated the fans who wanted a $162 million signing to play more games. Given that Rodon has not added value to the team, support from the fans is declining for the player. Had his pitch done more damage to the team, it could have added more to the pressure he is under right now.
Given that there is no timeline yet set for his return, Rodon would not like to see things getting complicated for him. He will also take a sigh of relief as this incident settles down. Even though the situation did not worsen for the Yankees, fans are still unhappy with Rodon. Taking the whole incident into context, they have shared reactions on social media!
Fans call it a planned conspiracy from other teams!
The incident has opened Pandora’s box of theories from fans. They are already upset about how the new signing has gone till now, and the incident involving Rodon has further put them under stress. Reacting to the incident, many have called it a conspiracy to hamper the team, while adding that it can happen to others, too. Few have said that it’s all the fault of the management, who made the call to sign Rodon. Here are a few of the reactions!
Rodon confirmed a sleeper cell working for the Blue Jays
— Big Worm (@BigPermBigWorm2) June 11, 2023
rodon is a double agent sent by the astros to infiltrate the yankees
— garett (@TheGodYouFear) June 12, 2023
Lol it’s just getting ridiculous now
— I.M.A. Freeman (@_IAmNotANumber_) June 11, 2023
Seems like something that would happen to the Mets
— Boring Baseball (@donniediesel69) June 11, 2023
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Carlos Rodon innings pitched in 2023: 0
Injuries to other players caused by Carlos Rodon: 1
Another Cashgod specialty 🔥🔥
— Andrew (@AndrewJano24) June 11, 2023
Under hot water for some time now, Rodon has an enormous task ahead to justify his signing to the fans. Will Rodon be able to do so this season? Only time will tell.
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