In the wake of injuries to key pitchers Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil, the New York Yankees turned to Carlos Rodón to fill the gap on Opening Day 2025. Initially concerned about the third base position in light of Juan Soto's absence, the Yankees soon faced more pressing issues with their starting rotation. On the season's opening day, Rodón took to the mound, showcasing his abilities by striking out seven batters and allowing just one run over 5 ⅓ innings, contributing significantly to the Yankees' victory despite some minor slip-ups during the game.
At the start of spring training, the biggest worry for the Yankees was who was going to play third base in a lineup reconstituted in the absence of Juan Soto.
On Thursday, Carlos Rodón began answering that question as he took the mound on Opening Day in place of Cole. He struck out seven batters and allowed one run over 5 ⅓ innings in the Yankees' season-opening win.
As the weeks went on, it turned out to be the injuries within their starting rotation, forcing the Yankees to contemplate who could be counted on to step up in the absence of Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil.
Rodón didn't end the day without any slip-ups, though.
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