New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon took another loss in Tuesday's 5-2 game against the Rays. Rodon pitched just four innings, allowing four runs on four hits (including two home runs) and four walks with five strikeouts. The 30-year-old has made five starts since returning from the injured list and is now 1-4 with a 6.29 ERA, 7.40 K/9 rate, and 5.92 BB/9 rate. Fantasy managers know how useful he has been in the past, but at this point, they should probably not start him until he can turn things around. This may be difficult in his next scheduled start against the Astros.

The New York Yankees officially activated left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and transferred left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rodon will make his long-awaited debut for the Yankees on Friday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. An All-Star the last two years with the San Francisco Giants, Rodon is a fantasy ace when healthy and could push fantasy squads over the top in the second half of the season if he can stay on the field. Cortes is making progress from a left-shoulder injury, but fantasy managers won't be getting him back until Aug. 3 now. The 28-year-old southpaw will face live hitters this weekend and may not be far from a minor-league rehab assignment.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (back) is set to make his season debut on July 7 against the Chicago Cubs. Rodon made another rehab start on Saturday and performed well, per manager Aaron Boone. The 30-year-old lefty has been out all season with a forearm and back issues but it looks like he's ready to get one start in before the All-Star break. Rodon was excellent in 2022, putting up a sparkling 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 237:52 K/BB ratio over 178 innings (31 starts) with the San Francisco Giants. Fantasy managers will need to clear up a spot on their rosters for Rodon's long-awaited activation.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) allowed one hit while striking out eight over 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Saturday. He threw 58 pitches, landing 38 pitches for strikes. The 30-year-old made his final rehab appearance and will make his Yankees debut on July 7 against the Cubs. Rodon has been sidelined all season with a back/forearm injury and is expected to be reinstated from the injured list. Rodon signed a six-year, $162 million deal with the Yankees this offseason and could be a fantasy ace for the second half of the season if he can avoid the injured list.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is set to make his third and likely final minor-league rehab start on Saturday with an affiliate to be determined. If the outing goes according to plan, Rodon would be in line to make his Yankees and season debut on July 7 in the Bronx against the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old southpaw missed the start of the season due to a left-forearm injury and then dealt with back issues, but he's looked great in two starts for Double-A Somerset, allowing one run on two hits while walking one and striking out nine in seven innings pitched. Rodon was an All-Star the previous two seasons with the San Francisco Giants and will once again have ace potential for fantasy managers the rest of the season if he can stay healthy.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is getting closer to making his debut for the Yankees in 2023. In his second minor-league rehab start for Double-A Somerset on Sunday, he didn't allow a run while giving up just one hit, walking none and striking out four in four innings of work. Rodon was able to throw 48 pitches in the contest, with 36 going for strikes. The 30-year-old southpaw is expected to make one more rehab start before making his season debut for the Yanks on July 5. In his two rehab starts, Rodon has fanned nine batters while walking just one, so he appears to be in midseason form after signing a big free-agent contract to join the Bombers over the winter. Fantasy managers are chomping at the bit to use Rodon in their fantasy lineups.

New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) is expected to make one more rehab start following his start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. It's been a long rehab process for the 30-year-old, who began the season on the injured list with a forearm issue before dealing with back soreness during his recovery. Rodon has put up ace-like numbers the past two seasons and posted a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 33.4% strikeout rate over 31 starts in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to stash two-time All-Star in every format.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Double-A Somerset. Rodon is encouraged with how he's feeling on Wednesday after making his first rehab start for Somerset on Tuesday night. The 30-year-old All-Star southpaw gave up a run while striking out five in three innings in his first rehab start, but he's going to need at least a few more minor-league starts to ramp his arm up before the Yankees feel comfortable allowing him to make his 2023 debut. Fantasy managers should finally get to deploy Rodon as an ace in early July, barring another setback on his rehab assignment.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) took the loss but had a nice showing in his first minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Double-A Somerset, allowing a run on one hit while walking one and striking out five in three innings. The 30-year-old All-Star hadn't pitched in a game since injuring his left forearm in spring training. It was a nice first step, but after all this time off, Rodon is going to need at least several more rehab starts to get his arm built back up. He said he will likely make his next start this Sunday. Barring any setbacks in the minors, fantasy managers should get Rodon back in early July before the All-Star break. When healthy, he's proven to have fantasy ace potential with high strikeout rates.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday, and he's likely to make three starts before joining the Yankees' starting rotation. Rodon was a big free-agent prize for the Yanks in the offseason on a six-year, $162 million deal, but he started the 2023 season on the injured list with a forearm injury before dealing with a chronic back issue. Fantasy managers have been waiting a while, but they can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The 30-year-old southpaw operated as a fantasy ace the last two years with the San Francisco Giants, and he has the potential to be one again the rest of the season in the Bronx if he can just stay healthy.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, back) threw live batting practice on Sunday, and according to MLB.com, he is scheduled to throw another session on Thursday. If that goes well, he'll then be ready for a rehab assignment. Rodon has been on the shelf for all of 2023 with elbow and back problems, so fantasy managers should be excited to finally get the left-hander back, possibly in the next couple of weeks. The 30-year-old has produced ace-like numbers the past two seasons, including a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 33.4% strikeout rate with 14 wins over 31 starts for the San Francisco Giants in 2022.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, back) faced hitters on June 7, throwing 20 pitches. The left-hander is scheduled for more sessions on June 11 and June 15. Assuming everything goes according to plan, he might begin a rehab assignment shortly after. Fantasy managers continue to wait patiently for Rodon's debut with the Yankees, which is hopefully right around the corner. However, the 30-year-old should remain stashed, although that goes without saying.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) faced live hitters at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. He was able to throw 20 pitches during his bullpen session, and his fastball was around 92-94 mph on the radar gun. Rodon also threw all of his pitches during the session, and his next step will be a similar workout. The 30-year-old southpaw has yet to pitch for the Yanks in 2023, but they aren't going to rush him back too soon. Barring another setback, the All-Star hurler could make his season debut in pinstripes at some point in late July. Fantasy managers will have to continue being patient, but when he's healthy, Rodon proved the last two years in San Francisco that he can be an ace. Continue to stash him in all fantasy formats.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw 30 pitches over two simulated innings at Dodger Stadium on Friday. According to skipper Aaron Boone, things went well, and Rodon may resume facing hitters once the Yankees return to the Bronx. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf since March, with New York transferring him to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. However, the Yankees will take things slow with Rodon, who signed a lucrative deal in the offseason, so fantasy managers should remain optimistic, especially if the positive updates continue.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) said he's scheduled to throw his next bullpen session on Friday in Los Angeles before the team starts their series against the Dodgers. Rodon has tossed two bullpens since he resumed throwing on May 14, and Friday's session will be his third as he attempts to move past a balky back issue. The 30-year-old southpaw began the 2023 season on the injured list with a left-forearm injury, but that's the least of his concerns right now. The Yankees are going to take things slowly with their prized free-agent acquisition, so fantasy managers shouldn't just assume Rodon will be back in June, especially since he has yet to face live hitters. Once he does join New York's rotation, though, he could return to being a fantasy ace.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is "doing well" and will travel with the team on their west-coast road trip to Seattle and Los Angeles this week, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Monday. Rodon threw his first bullpen on Friday since receiving a cortisone injection for his balky back, and it went well. The 30-year-old southpaw is being brought along slowly after initially starting the 2023 campaign on the injured list with a left-forearm injury. Now his back is the main concern, but he's inching his way to what will likely be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers are just hoping that they'll finally get to deploy Rodon at some point in June.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) said that he plans to throw a bullpen session off a mound on Friday, a key next step in his recovery after a nagging back issue has delayed his rehab, which initially began with a left-forearm strain. The bullpen session will be the first time the 30-year-old southpaw has thrown off a mound since he had a cortisone injection for his back. Rodon will travel with the team on their road trip next week while he continues to rehab. Because he hasn't pitched at all in 2023, Rodon will need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before he joins New York's starting rotation. Fantasy managers must remain patient, but Rodon could be a fantasy ace once he's back.

New York Yankees southpaw Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw again on Tuesday from 120 feet, and according to MLB.com, manager Aaron Boone sees the 30-year-old throwing from the mound by the end of this week. There is still no timetable for his return, though. Rodon has yet to suit up for the Yankees after suffering a forearm strain in Spring Training before dealing with back stiffness during his rehab. Fantasy managers can't wait to get the former first-rounder back, as he posted a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 33.4% strikeout rate over 31 starts last season and has been a top arm in all of baseball since 2021.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw from 120 feet on Friday. The 30-year-old tossed from 90 feet on Wednesday, so he's moving in the right direction. He'll also play catch in the coming days. Unfortunately, nobody knows when Rodn will be on the bump, which is a tough blow for the fantasy managers anxiously awaiting his 2023 debut.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) threw from 90 feet on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon didn't have any setbacks as the southpaw slowly ramps things back up. The 30-year-old hurler has had multiple throwing sessions on flat ground since receiving a cortisone injection, and it looks like he'll avoid a second injection for the time being. A left-forearm injury kept Rodon on the injured list to begin the 2023 season, but a back injury has slowed him even further. Rodon's next steps are a bit unclear, but the Yankees aren't going to rush their prized free-agent acquisition back, especially given his injury history. Fantasy managers must continue to be patient, and it looks like he probably won't make his season debut until mid-June, at the earliest.