Yankees news: Carlos Rodón to return from IL for next start, Elmer Rodríguez optioned
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Key Points:
- Carlos Rodón is expected to make his next major league start for the Yankees after a rehab outing, replacing prospect Elmer Rodríguez in the rotation, while Gerrit Cole remains a bit away from returning after his rehab start.
- The Yankees have optioned Elmer Rodríguez back to Triple-A to carry an extra reliever during a stretch without an off day until Rodón’s activation.
- The Yankees honored longtime broadcaster John Sterling with “JS” initials on their hats through May 17 and will add a memorial patch to their jerseys for the rest of the season, with strong support from players and management to continue playing Sterling’s iconic victory call after wins.
- José Caballero has surprisingly earned the starting shortstop role over Anthony Volpe, despite low expected offensive metrics, due to his strong defensive play and overall hustle, with manager Aaron Boone acknowledging Caballero’s competitive spirit and value in key moments.
