Carlos Rodón Struggles With Command in 2026 Season Debut

Carlos Rodón returned to the Yankees' rotation against the Brewers following seven months of recovery from left elbow bone spur surgery. Despite maintaining strong velocity, Rodón struggled with command, issuing five walks, hitting a batter, and throwing a wild pitch over 4 1/3 innings. His activation from the injured list led to Kervin Castro's demotion to the minors. Rodón acknowledged the need for improvement as he works to refine his strike-throwing ability.