Carlos Rodon undone by control issues in second rocky outing since Yankees’ return
Carlos Rodón struggled with control issues in his second start since returning to the Yankees. In a loss to the Mets, he walked three batters and committed a throwing error that allowed runs to score. Despite showing flashes of his previous All-Star form, questions remain about his performance following elbow surgery.
- ▪Carlos Rodón walked five batters in his season debut and three in his second outing.
- ▪He committed a throwing error that allowed two runs to score during the game against the Mets.
- ▪Rodón's performance has raised concerns as the Yankees await the return of Gerrit Cole from surgery.
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MLB Carlos Rodon undone by control issues in second rocky outing since Yankees’ return By Dan Martin Published May 16, 2026, 11:11 p.m. ET Command issues in a pitcher who underwent elbow surgery in the offseason in just his second start of the year are hardly unexpected. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free But through his first two outings, Carlos Rodón hasn’t looked like the All-Star he was in 2025 with the Yankees. After walking five batters in just 4 ¹/₃ innings in his season debut against the Brewers last Sunday, the left-hander was far from sharp in Saturday’s 6-3 loss to the Mets at Citi Field.
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