New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The move comes as he works his way back from left elbow inflammation, and the plan includes him pitching in a controlled workload.
According to reporting, Rodón is expected to throw close to 50 pitches during his first rehab outing. The Yankees also indicate the effort could lead to an additional rehab start if his pitch count increases and he responds well. Yankees manager Aaron Boone says Rodón’s return timeline could include an early activation in a “piggyback” approach, similar to how Max Fried returned from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
Rodón has been on the injured list since June 30. Across outlets, the key details are consistent: the rehab start is scheduled for Saturday with the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate, and the assignment is aimed at progressing his left-elbow recovery toward a return to the major-league rotation.
