Yankees' Rodon, Cole each allow 6 runs in latest rehab starts
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Key Points:
- Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon allowed six runs and seven hits in 6⅓ innings during his third minor league rehab start, likely making his major league season debut this weekend in Milwaukee.
- Rodon has struggled with injuries this season, including elbow surgery and a hamstring setback, and has a 7.11 ERA in Triple-A this year.
- Gerrit Cole is also on a rehab assignment after elbow surgery, allowing six runs in 4⅓ innings during his fourth minor league start, with a targeted MLB return in late May or early June.
- Shortstop Anthony Volpe, recovering from shoulder surgery, was sent back to Triple-A after his rehab window expired, ending his assignment with a 1-for-11 performance.
- Volpe has struggled offensively in recent seasons, batting .222 over three years and dealing with shoulder issues that affected his 2024 performance.
