It has been a tough season for the New York Yankees, as they have yet to work according to their plans. Since the start of the season, they have not only been inconsistent with results, but have continuously faced injuries. The injury to Aaron Judge has further complicated the situation. However, amidst the prevailing negativity, a glimmer of positivity has emerged for the former champions.

According to reports, $162 million Carlos Rodon has started rehab and made his second rehab outing recently. Was his performance satisfactory enough to make his first MLB appearance of the season soon? Follow along to know if he has the potential to provide a significant boost for the Yankees, considering their limited pitching options.

Carlos Rodon continues to shine on his rehab outings!

The New York Yankees have signed Carlos Rodon ahead of the 2023 season on a six-year contract. But an injury during the pre-season forced the player to not play a single game this season. His absence was an enormous blow to the team. The news even frustrated the fans, who had high hopes for the players. It also put a question mark on the management’s decision to sign Rodon with such a big contract, with no signs of making a single appearance. But the situation has changed as the prized player is back to playing.

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The 31-year-old had another solid game upon his rehab, which puts him days before making an MLB appearance. Talkin’ Yanks shared an update on the player. It read, “Carlos Rodón was awesome in his second rehab outing.” The stats of the outings are commendable.

Rodon pitched in four innings and claimed four strikeouts without conceding a single run. Interestingly, it goes in line with his last season’s record. In 31 games, Rodon had a 14-8 win-loss record and claimed 237 strikeouts at a WHIP of 1.03. The 30- year-old has enjoyed his latest outing too.

Bryan Hoch, quoting Rodon, shared his remarks after the game, which read, “I feel like that was pretty close to normal.” The update has received a positive response from the fans too.

New York Yankees fans await their favorite to play in MLB soon!

Given the complexity of the season, fans have liked this positive news regarding one of the big signings of the season. Reacting to the latest news, fans have shared their excitement regarding the player making his first MLB appearances. Here are a few of the reactions on the same.

The news is positive for both Rodon and the Yankees setup. Now all eyes would be on his MLB return, which might help the Yankees strengthen their pursuit for the playoffs. How do you see Rodon’s return on the mound? Share your answers in the comments box!

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