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Carlos Rodon struck out eight batters in his latest rehab start with the Somerset Patriots. This performance marks a significant step in his recovery process for the New York Yankees.
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Carlos Rodon made his second rehab start, this time with Somerset, on Thursday night and was dominant.
The Yankees southpaw struck out four batters in his first two innings, including the side in the second. Portland's Nelly Taylor ambushed Rodon to lead off the third, lining a single to right field. Rodon bounced back, getting the next three batters out in order with his fifth strikeout included.
Portland would get a one-out hit off of Rodon in the fourth, and that runner would reach second on a passed ball. But Rodon left them stranded, and pushing his scoreless innings to four. But that wouldn't last long, as homered to lead off the fifth and end Rodon's shutout. Rodon shrugged it off to get through the inning, but seemingly ran out of gas in the sixth. After three straight balls, lined a single to lead off the sixth. followed with a single. Rodon got to fly out before he was replaced after 75 pitches (51 strikes). The runners he left did not score, putting an end to Rodon's night.
Carlos Rodon had eight strikeouts in his latest rehab start.
Carlos Rodon is currently rehabbing with the Somerset Patriots.
Rodon's rehab start is significant as it indicates his progress towards returning to the New York Yankees' active roster.
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Rodon allowed one run on five hits while striking out eight batters across 5.1 innings.
Rodon is close to returning to the Yankees rotation after two successful rehab starts. However, manager Aaron Boone is pumping the brakes on any thought Rodon could make a start with the big league club as early as May 5.
The Yankees will take their time with Rodon since they have enough depth to withstand it, and will hope to continue to build their southpaw up.
Rodon threw 65 pitches (43 strikes), allowed one hit while striking out four in 4.1 scoreless innings in his first rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley last Friday.
New York was hoping to stretch Rodon out to around 75 and they got their wish. It's likely Rodon will have at least one more rehab appearance, but the Yankees will see how Rodon feels coming off this start before determining next steps.