Optimism Surrounding Carlos Rodon
10 months agoThere is internal optimism from the New York Yankees about left-hander Carlos Rodon after he threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday, with his fastball sitting in the mid-90s, and touching 97 mph. Last spring, Rodon featured a 90-92 mph fastball in early live sessions. He's trying to bounce back from a disastrous first season in the Bronx in 2023 in which he had a 6.85 ERA in just 61 1/3 innings due to injuries. The 31-year-old southpaw reported to camp early and is now leaner. Rodon signed a massive six-year, $162 million deal to come to New York last year, but he missed most of the season due to injury. His chronic back issue is the biggest concern, but if Rodon can manage to stay healthy in 2024, he should be a huge payoff for fantasy managers willing to take the risk.
Source: SNY - Andy Martino
Source: SNY - Andy Martino