Carlos Rodón Cleared to Face Hitters Following Elbow Surgery Recovery

Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón is set to face hitters next week for the first time since undergoing October surgery to remove loose bodies and shave a bone spur. Rodón has been working through a slow, cautious buildup to regain elbow flexibility and test his mobility. Now throwing his full array of pitches in bullpen sessions, he is aiming for a late April or early May debut. He emphasized the need for competitive at-bats to finalize his readiness for the season.