The New York Yankees have found answers to the absence of two of their top pitchers, as they eagerly await the return of veteran Carlos Rodón during a strong start largely fueled by their pitching staff.Now, fans have received encouraging news regarding the left-hander, as his return could come very soon, according to manager Aaron Boone.“If Carlos Rodón gets through tonight’s rehab start without issue, his next one should be with the Yankees,” New York Post reporter Greg Joyce posted on X (formerly Twitter).Aaron Judge makes a perfect slide as the Yankees catch momentum against the OriolesBoone struck an optimistic tone regarding Rodón’s comeback, noting that if everything goes as planned, his next start in Triple-A will be his last before rejoining the big-league club.He still needs to complete his rehab outing with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders against the Worcester Red Sox, but all signs point to his return to the Bronx being right around the corner.What stands out most is how well New York has performed despite missing key arms. With a 23-11 record, the Yankees lead MLB in rotation ERA and WAR, even without Rodón and Gerrit Cole.A dominant rotation… with more on the wayRodón’s return could elevate an already elite pitching staff. The left-hander was a cornerstone in 2025, posting a 3.09 ERA in 33 starts, along with 203 strikeouts in 195.1 innings.Currently, the rotation has found stability with Max Fried and Cam Schlittler leading the way, while Ryan Weathers and Will Warren have delivered solid performances in the middle of the rotation.The only real question mark has been the fifth spot. Luis Gil lost his role after a rough stretch, with Elmer Rodríguez currently filling in on a temporary basis.Meanwhile, Cole is also on track to return, though Boone confirmed he will need at least one more rehab start with the Hudson Valley Renegades before being activated.If everyone stays healthy, Boone will face a “good problem” — figuring out how to manage a rotation that has not only performed but is shaping up to be one of the most dominant units in baseball this season.
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