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Aaron Boone told reporters yesterday that Carlos Rodon experienced some right hamstring tightness, but the Yankees would have to “see what they had” with the veteran left-hander’s health.
The Yankees originally expected to have him begin a rehab assignment shortly, but this is expected to put those plans into question for now.
An update prior to today’s rubber matchup in Seattle provided some more optimism about Rodon’s timeline to return from surgery on his throwing elbow, as he threw earlier today without debilitating issues.
When the team flies back to New York the medical staff will check on the severity of his hamstring, but no tests are currently scheduled which is a sign that the organization and player are not overly concerned.
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Yankees Don’t Seem Too Worried About Carlos Rodon’s Hamstring
Despite some anxiety yesterday that Carlos Rodon could have a serious setback with his hamstring tightness, the Yankees have exuded a level of comfort that this is a minor issue.
By not having the left-hander undergo tests or having him shut down his throwing program, the Yankees have indicated that this is not a massive issue and will continue to monitor this situation.
New York anticipated a quick return for Rodon with Aaron Boone noting April as a month he could make his 2026 debut in, whether he sticks to that timeline or not is unclear.
Carlos Rodon hit the IL with a left hamstring strain in August 2023, but has not had a history of right hamstring issues, which alleviates some of the immediate concern about this issue.
The Yankees will get a clearer picture of how much time Carlos Rodon will need and if he’ll be able to return on schedule or not when the team flies back to New York after today’s game in Seattle.
A rubber matchup with the Mariners at 4:10 PM EST will determine whether the team will fly across the country as winners of their first two series at 5-1 or reeling from a lost series at 4-2.
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