Carlos Rodon envisioned as the club’s No. 2 starter after signing a six-year, $162 million contract this past winter -- has been diagnosed with a mild left elbow strain and will begin the season on the injured list, Cashman said.

“I can go out there and perform, but am I performing at my best and how long am I going to last throughout the season if I continue down this road?” Rodón said. “I’m not here to pitch until the All-Star break. I’m here to pitch well into October and whenever this team needs me. If it’s Oct. 5th or it’s the ALDS, I’m taking the ball. I want to pitch.”

Rodón underwent an MRI on Wednesday after experiencing discomfort while throwing sliders during his Grapefruit League debut, in which he permitted five runs over two-plus innings against the Braves in North Port, Fla., and was clocked between 91-94 mph. During that outing, manager Aaron Boone cautioned Rodón against trying to manufacture velocity.

Plus other injuries to Tommy Kahnle, Lou Trivino and Harrison Bader are hampering New York. Steve and Stacey discuss before fielding some viewer quesitons.

Articles Referenced:

https://www.mlb.com/yankees/news/carlos-rodon-to-miss-yankees-opener-with-left-forearm-strain

https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/tommy-kahnle-lou-trivino-to-begin-on-injured-list/1146500

https://nypost.com/2023/03/09/yankees-injury-woes-get-worse-with-harrison-bader-scare/

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