The New York Yankees have activated left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon from the 15-day injured list on Sunday, ending his minor league rehabilitation assignment following elbow surgery.
The 33-year-old All-Star is slated to take the mound Sunday against Milwaukee as New York looks to prevent being swept in their three-game series with the Brewers.
To make room on the roster, the Yankees sent right-handed relief pitcher Kervin Castro down to their Triple-A affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Rodon underwent surgery on October 15 to remove loose particles from his left elbow and reduce a bone spur, just days after the Yankees’ 2024 season concluded.
The southpaw enjoyed a standout 2025 campaign, making a career-best 33 starts while compiling an 18-9 record and 3.09 ERA. His impressive season earned him All-Star recognition, and he ranked 10th in Major League Baseball with 203 strikeouts and maintained a 1.05 WHIP.
Data from Inside Edge showed opposing hitters managed just a .154 batting average against Rodon at home, the lowest mark in the majors.
However, he faced difficulties during the postseason, surrendering nine runs across 8 1/3 innings in two starts.
During his rehabilitation stint in the minors, Rodon completed three starts without earning a win or loss, posting a 3.38 ERA. His final tuning-up appearance for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday proved challenging, as he gave up six runs (five earned) on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings while throwing 83 pitches. He issued two walks and recorded four strikeouts.
“This being probably my third time through a lengthy rehab process, I have some experience, although most people don’t want to really say that,” Rodon told the New York Post on Saturday. “Just (leaning) back on those times and working on the craft and trying to get back here and help the team.”
Rodon has found success against Milwaukee throughout his career, holding a 2-1 record with a 2.42 ERA across five starts versus the Brewers. He has defeated Milwaukee in his single start against them in each of the past two seasons, surrendering just two combined runs on six hits over 11 1/3 innings.
The veteran pitcher is beginning his 12th major league season and fourth year with the Yankees organization.
As a three-time All-Star selection, Rodon brings a career record of 93-72 with a 3.73 ERA and 1.22 WHIP to the mound. The Miami, Florida native has accumulated 1,409 strikeouts and 477 walks across 1,282 innings in 231 appearances (226 starts).
Castro made just one appearance for New York, surrendering one earned run over two innings during Friday’s 6-0 defeat to Milwaukee.
