Summary
The New York Yankees started the 2026 baseball season successfully despite missing key pitchers Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole. Rodon, recovering from offseason elbow surgery, recently had a pitching session and felt some soreness, but manager Aaron Boone isn't worried.
Key Facts
- The Yankees have started the 2026 season with a 7-1 record.
- They are missing Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole due to injuries.
- Carlos Rodon underwent elbow surgery in the offseason.
- Rodon recently participated in a bullpen session but felt soreness.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone doesn't express concern about Rodon's soreness.
- Next steps for Rodon include another pitching session and possibly a Minor League rehab start.
- Rodon had an impressive previous season with 33 starts, winning 18 games with a 3.09 ERA.
