New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is getting closer to making his debut for the Yankees in 2023. In his second minor-league rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, he didn't allow a run while giving up just one hit, walking none and striking out four in four innings of work. Rodon was able to throw 48 pitches in the contest, with 36 going for strikes. The 30-year-old southpaw is expected to make one more rehab start before making his season debut for the Yanks on July 5. In his two rehab starts, Rodon has fanned nine batters while walking just one, so he appears to be in midseason form after signing a big free-agent contract to join the Bombers over the winter. Fantasy managers are chomping at the bit to use Rodon in their fantasy lineups.

New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) is expected to make one more rehab start following his start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. It's been a long rehab process for the 30-year-old, who began the season on the injured list with a forearm issue before dealing with back soreness during his recovery. Rodon has put up ace-like numbers the past two seasons and posted a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 33.4% strikeout rate over 31 starts in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to stash two-time All-Star in every format.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. Rodon is encouraged with how he's feeling on Wednesday after making his first rehab start for Somerset on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old All-Star southpaw gave up a run while striking out five in three innings in his first rehab start, but he's going to need at least a few more minor-league starts to ramp his arm up before the Yankees feel comfortable allowing him to make his 2023 debut. Fantasy managers should finally get to deploy Rodon as an ace in early July, barring another setback on his rehab assignment.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) took the loss but had a nice showing in his first minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Double-A Somerset, allowing a run on one hit while walking one and striking out five in three innings. The 30-year-old All-Star hadn't pitched in a game since injuring his left forearm in spring training. It was a nice first step, but after all this time off, Rodon is going to need at least several more rehab starts to get his arm built back up. He said he will likely make his next start this Sunday. Barring any setbacks in the minors, fantasy managers should get Rodon back in early July before the All-Star break. When healthy, he's proven to have fantasy ace potential with high strikeout rates.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, and he's likely to make three starts before joining the Yankees' starting rotation. Rodon was a big free-agent prize for the Yanks in the offseason on a six-year, $162 million deal, but he started the 2023 season on the injured list with a forearm injury before dealing with a chronic back issue. Fantasy managers have been waiting a while, but they can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The 30-year-old southpaw operated as a fantasy ace the last two years with the San Francisco Giants, and he has the potential to be one again the rest of the season in the Bronx if he can just stay healthy.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, back) threw live batting practice on Sunday, and according to MLB.com, he is scheduled to throw another session on Thursday. If that goes well, he'll then be ready for a rehab assignment. Rodon has been on the shelf for all of 2023 with elbow and back problems, so fantasy managers should be excited to finally get the left-hander back, possibly in the next couple of weeks. The 30-year-old has produced ace-like numbers the past two seasons, including a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 33.4% strikeout rate with 14 wins over 31 starts for the San Francisco Giants in 2022.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, back) faced hitters on June 7, throwing 20 pitches. The left-hander is scheduled for more sessions on June 11 and June 15. Assuming everything goes according to plan, he might begin a rehab assignment shortly after. Fantasy managers continue to wait patiently for Rodon's debut with the Yankees, which is hopefully right around the corner. However, the 30-year-old should remain stashed, although that goes without saying.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) faced live hitters at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. He was able to throw 20 pitches during his bullpen session, and his fastball was around 92-94 mph on the radar gun. Rodon also threw all of his pitches during the session, and his next step will be a similar workout. The 30-year-old southpaw has yet to pitch for the Yanks in 2023, but they aren't going to rush him back too soon. Barring another setback, the All-Star hurler could make his season debut in pinstripes at some point in late July. Fantasy managers will have to continue being patient, but when he's healthy, Rodon proved the last two years in San Francisco that he can be an ace. Continue to stash him in all fantasy formats.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw 30 pitches over two simulated innings at Dodger Stadium on Friday. According to skipper Aaron Boone, things went well, and Rodon may resume facing hitters once the Yankees return to the Bronx. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf since March, with New York transferring him to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. However, the Yankees will take things slow with Rodon, who signed a lucrative deal in the offseason, so fantasy managers should remain optimistic, especially if the positive updates continue.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) said he's scheduled to throw his next bullpen session on Friday in Los Angeles before the team starts their series against the Dodgers. Rodon has tossed two bullpens since he resumed throwing on May 14, and Friday's session will be his third as he attempts to move past a balky back issue. The 30-year-old southpaw began the 2023 season on the injured list with a left-forearm injury, but that's the least of his concerns right now. The Yankees are going to take things slowly with their prized free-agent acquisition, so fantasy managers shouldn't just assume Rodon will be back in June, especially since he has yet to face live hitters. Once he does join New York's rotation, though, he could return to being a fantasy ace.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is "doing well" and will travel with the team on their west-coast road trip to Seattle and Los Angeles this week, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Monday. Rodon threw his first bullpen on Friday since receiving a cortisone injection for his balky back, and it went well. The 30-year-old southpaw is being brought along slowly after initially starting the 2023 campaign on the injured list with a left-forearm injury. Now his back is the main concern, but he's inching his way to what will likely be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers are just hoping that they'll finally get to deploy Rodon at some point in June.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) said that he plans to throw a bullpen session off a mound on Friday, a key next step in his recovery after a nagging back issue has delayed his rehab, which initially began with a left-forearm strain. The bullpen session will be the first time the 30-year-old southpaw has thrown off a mound since he had a cortisone injection for his back. Rodon will travel with the team on their road trip next week while he continues to rehab. Because he hasn't pitched at all in 2023, Rodon will need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before he joins New York's starting rotation. Fantasy managers must remain patient, but Rodon could be a fantasy ace once he's back.

New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw again on Tuesday from 120 feet, and according to MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone sees the 30-year-old throwing from the mound by the end of this week. There is still no timetable for his return, though. Rodon has yet to suit up for the Yankees after suffering a forearm strain in Spring Training before dealing with back stiffness during his rehab. Fantasy managers can't wait to get the former first-rounder back, as he posted a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 33.4% strikeout rate over 31 starts last season and has been a top arm in all of baseball since 2021.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw from 120 feet on Friday. The 30-year-old tossed from 90 feet on Wednesday, so he's moving in the right direction. He'll also play catch in the coming days. Unfortunately, nobody knows when Rodn will be on the bump, which is a tough blow for the fantasy managers anxiously awaiting his 2023 debut.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw from 90 feet on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon didn't have any setbacks as the southpaw slowly ramps things back up. The 30-year-old hurler has had multiple throwing sessions on flat ground since receiving a cortisone injection, and it looks like he'll avoid a second injection for the time being. A left-forearm injury kept Rodon on the injured list to begin the 2023 season, but a back injury has slowed him even further. Rodon's next steps are a bit unclear, but the Yankees aren't going to rush their prized free-agent acquisition back, especially given his injury history. Fantasy managers must continue to be patient, and it looks like he probably won't make his season debut until mid-June, at the earliest.

As of right now, New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) doesn't need a second-round injection in his back, according to manager Aaron Boone. Wednesday is a scheduled no-throw day for Rodon. The Yankees scheduled the cortisone-like shot for midway through this week in case he needs it, but right now it doesn't look like Rodon needs it. The 30-year-old southpaw threw on flat ground last Friday, Saturday and Monday, so he appears to be making progress from a back injury that has slowed him down since mid-April. Still, it's something that Rodon may have to deal with for the rest of this season, and it remains to be seen when he'll embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. At best, Rodon might not be ready to make his 2023 debut for the Yanks until around the middle of June.

The hope is that New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) can resume throwing off flat ground on Friday after having a cortisone injection in his back on Tuesday. If everything goes as planned, Rodon could be pitching in the majors six weeks after he resumes throwing, which would put him back on June 23. Meanwhile, his elbow is said to feel great. The issue has been Rodon's back, which has caused stiffness, prohibited a full range of motion and limited his velocity. It's not a chronic back issue, but fantasy managers may be worried about it affecting him the rest of the way when he finally makes his 2023 debut. The 30-year-old has shown in recent seasons that he can be a fantasy ace when healthy, but the problem is he hasn't been healthy so far in his first year in the Bronx.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) received a cortisone injection on Tuesday, and he'll now have a 48-hour window of doing nothing. Rodon will then begin exercising on Friday and could throw off a mound this weekend. The 30-year-old southpaw began the season on the injured list with a left forearm injury. He's past that but is now rehabbing a chronic back injury. Even if Rodon is able to throw off a mound this weekend, he has a ways to go before he'll be making his debut with the Yankees. All fantasy managers can do is hope for the best while keeping Rodon stashed in an injured-list spot. Don't expect to have him back before June.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will receive a cortisone injection as soon as possible, according to manager Aaron Boone. The medical consensus on Rodon is that it will help him get back on the mound. Rodon began his first season with the Yankees on the injured list due to a left-forearm injury, but a back injury continues to keep him out into May. There's no exact timetable on when the 30-year-old southpaw will be able to get back on a mound, though, so fantasy managers can only sit and wait. At this point, it might be wishful thinking for Rodon to make his 2023 debut for the Yanks until late May or early June.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will undergo more testing on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. This could be more bad injury news for the team's prized free-agent acquisition in the offseason. Rodon's left-forearm injury isn't a concern at this point, but he's still being bothered by back problems. Hopefully, his tests come back positive on Thursday and he won't have to miss much more time before making his 2023 debut for the Yanks. We should get a better timetable for the 30-year-old southpaw's timetable for a return. Fantasy managers can only be patient and continue stashing him in an injured-list spot.