Yankees' Carlos Rodón Dealing with Hamstring Tightness

Rodón was already on the injured list and working his way back from offseason elbow surgery.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:49am

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New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is dealing with right hamstring tightness, which could potentially slow his return from the injured list. Rodón was already working his way back from offseason surgery on his elbow when he tweaked his hamstring while running on Monday. Manager Aaron Boone is hopeful the issue is not a serious setback, as Rodón was previously expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset.

Why it matters

Rodón was the Yankees' best starter in 2025, making the All-Star team after going 18-9 with a 3.09 ERA. His health and return to the rotation is crucial for the team's pitching staff and playoff hopes this season.

The details

Rodón was already on the injured list and working his way back from an offseason surgery that cleaned up some loose bodies and a bone spur in his elbow. He tweaked his hamstring while running on Monday, but did throw on Tuesday, so the team is hoping it's not a major issue. Prior to the hamstring problem, the Yankees were hoping to have Rodón back in the rotation sometime in April after he threw 50 pitches in a live batting practice session on Sunday.

  • Rodón tweaked his hamstring while running on Monday, April 1, 2026.
  • Rodón threw on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.

The players

Carlos Rodón

A left-handed pitcher for the New York Yankees who is working his way back from offseason elbow surgery and is now dealing with a hamstring injury.

Aaron Boone

The manager of the New York Yankees.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know if it's going to slow him at all.”

— Aaron Boone, Manager

“I don't think it's that big a deal. Hopefully, it's not.”

— Aaron Boone, Manager

What’s next

The Yankees will continue to monitor Rodón's hamstring injury and determine if it will delay the start of his rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset.

The takeaway

Rodón's health is crucial for the Yankees' pitching staff and playoff hopes this season. The team is hopeful this hamstring issue is not a major setback, but it adds another obstacle in his recovery from offseason elbow surgery.