Carlos Rodón Injected for Chronic Back Issue, Return Unknown
- New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón will receive a cortisone injection for a chronic back issue and there is no timetable for his return.
- Rodón was signed to a six-year, $162 million contract this offseason to bolster the Yankees rotation..
- The Yankees are still waiting for Luis Severino to make his 2023 debut and need Rodón as they try to find pitching behind Gerrit Cole.
- Rodón's Yankees debut has been delayed due to his back problem and he will get an injection next week to speed up healing.
- The injury-riddled Yankees currently sit in last place in the American League East division.