Carlos Rodon has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Yankees due to a left hamstring strain. Rodon, who had just returned from injury, was forced to leave his sixth start of the season early. Despite hoping to avoid the IL, an MRI exam revealed a significant strain, sidelining him for at least 15 days.
The Yankees placed Rodon on the 15-day IL Monday with a left hamstring strain, a day after the injuryRodon was hopeful to not land on the IL, but he was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Monday, which apparently showed there was enough of a strain to knock him out for at least 15 days.
The hamstring issue is the latest setback for Rodon, whose season was delayed by a forearm muscle strain and back discomfort. After signing a six-year, $162 million contract in the offseason, he did not make his Yankees debut until July 7.In his six starts between IL stints, Rodon posted a 7.33 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 18 walks in 27 innings.Robert Sabo for NY PostThey currently have “TBA” listed for Wednesday’s starter, though Rodon’s injury may give the struggling Luis Severino another lifeline to remain in the rotation at least for now.
Randy Vasquez could then be recalled to fill Rodon’s spot in the rotation, with the Yankees needing another starter by Friday against the Marlins.The Yankees did just get Nestor Cortes back from the IL, but only a few days after announcing that Domingo German would miss the rest of the season to get treatment for alcohol abuse.
In other roster moves Monday, the Yankees activated reliever Jonathan Loaisiga off the 60-day injured list and designated former top prospect Deivi Garcia for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
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