Yankees’ Carlos Rodón Set to Face Hitters as Spring Training Progresses

The New York Yankees are gearing up for an exciting week as left-hander Carlos Rodón prepares to take a significant step in his recovery. After a productive bullpen session on Saturday, Rodón received the green light to face hitters for the first time since undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow during the offseason. While he is now healthy, the Yankees have been cautious with his ramp-up process to prevent any setbacks. “I’m still trying to figure out how everything moves again and just find the [pitch] shapes,” Rodón shared, highlighting his focus on regaining his rhythm on the mound.

Meanwhile, right-hander Will Warren showcased his talent during Saturday night’s game against the Washington Nationals, delivering four stellar innings that yielded just one unearned run. This performance lowered his Grapefruit League ERA to an impressive 0.87. Warren allowed only two hits while walking two batters and striking out three, stretching his pitch count to 50 in the process. With his spring dominance, he is poised to demonstrate improved command as the season approaches.

In a related note, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole continued to impress during his third live batting practice session on Friday. He completed two innings, throwing 30 pitches and hitting a top speed of 97.5 mph. Cole, who also incorporated breaking balls into his repertoire, has looked sharp throughout the spring. “It actually felt good; the second inning felt really good,” he remarked. The Yankees are being deliberate with Cole’s preparation, especially since he didn’t pitch at all last season, but the anticipation builds for what a healthy Cole could bring to the mound come October.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.