New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón experienced right hamstring tightness on April 1 while following his workout program, according to manager Aaron Boone. The update came before the Yankees’ game against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Rodón has been recovering from offseason elbow surgery and was scheduled for a Minor League rehab start with Double-A Somerset after throwing three innings and 50 pitches in his most recent live batting practice. Boone said it is not yet decided if this latest development will delay Rodón’s rehab assignment, but noted that the pitcher was still able to complete some throwing on Tuesday.
“I don’t know if it’s going to slow him at all, but it could be something in the days [to come],” Boone said. “We’ll see what we have there.”
Boone also commented on the severity of the issue: “He was doing his running and just felt some tightness when he came in after,” he said. “I don’t think it’s that big a deal. Hopefully it’s not.”
Rodón, age 33, posted an 18-9 record with a 3.09 ERA across a career-high 33 starts last season before undergoing surgery last October to remove a bone spur and loose bodies from his left elbow. The team had hoped for his return to the rotation by late April or early May.
In related updates, Gerrit Cole continues rehabilitation following Tommy John surgery performed in March 2025 and is expected back by late May or early June. Clarke Schmidt is also considered an option for later in the season as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.