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.

As of right now, New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) doesn't need a second-round injection in his back, according to manager Aaron Boone. Wednesday is a scheduled no-throw day for Rodon. The Yankees scheduled the cortisone-like shot for midway through this week in case he needs it, but right now it doesn't look like Rodon needs it. The 30-year-old southpaw threw on flat ground last Friday, Saturday and Monday, so he appears to be making progress from a back injury that has slowed him down since mid-April. Still, it's something that Rodon may have to deal with for the rest of this season, and it remains to be seen when he'll embark on a minor-league rehab assignment. At best, Rodon might not be ready to make his 2023 debut for the Yanks until around the middle of June.

The hope is that New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) can resume throwing off flat ground on Friday after having a cortisone injection in his back on Tuesday. If everything goes as planned, Rodon could be pitching in the majors six weeks after he resumes throwing, which would put him back on June 23. Meanwhile, his elbow is said to feel great. The issue has been Rodon's back, which has caused stiffness, prohibited a full range of motion and limited his velocity. It's not a chronic back issue, but fantasy managers may be worried about it affecting him the rest of the way when he finally makes his 2023 debut. The 30-year-old has shown in recent seasons that he can be a fantasy ace when healthy, but the problem is he hasn't been healthy so far in his first year in the Bronx.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) received a cortisone injection on Tuesday, and he'll now have a 48-hour window of doing nothing. Rodon will then begin exercising on Friday and could throw off a mound this weekend. The 30-year-old southpaw began the season on the injured list with a left forearm injury. He's past that but is now rehabbing a chronic back injury. Even if Rodon is able to throw off a mound this weekend, he has a ways to go before he'll be making his debut with the Yankees. All fantasy managers can do is hope for the best while keeping Rodon stashed in an injured-list spot. Don't expect to have him back before June.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will receive a cortisone injection as soon as possible, according to manager Aaron Boone. The medical consensus on Rodon is that it will help him get back on the mound. Rodon began his first season with the Yankees on the injured list due to a left-forearm injury, but a back injury continues to keep him out into May. There's no exact timetable on when the 30-year-old southpaw will be able to get back on a mound, though, so fantasy managers can only sit and wait. At this point, it might be wishful thinking for Rodon to make his 2023 debut for the Yanks until late May or early June.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) will undergo more testing on Thursday, according to manager Aaron Boone. This could be more bad injury news for the team's prized free-agent acquisition in the offseason. Rodon's left-forearm injury isn't a concern at this point, but he's still being bothered by back problems. Hopefully, his tests come back positive on Thursday and he won't have to miss much more time before making his 2023 debut for the Yanks. We should get a better timetable for the 30-year-old southpaw's timetable for a return. Fantasy managers can only be patient and continue stashing him in an injured-list spot.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm/back) threw a bullpen session of 22 pitches on Friday. The 30-year-old is dealing with back soreness and a forearm strain. He underwent a CT scan, which showed no structural irregularities. The former first-round pick has yet to make his season debut. Barring any setbacks, Rodon is trending in the right direction and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The southpaw is still multiple weeks away from returning to the rotation. Rodon posted a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 237 strikeouts across 178 innings for the Giants in 2022. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Rodon in all leagues.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) played catch prior to Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees skipper told reporters that Rodon will continue his throwing program this coming week. The next step for the 30-year-old southpaw is a bullpen session. Rodon is dealing with back soreness and a forearm strain and has yet to make his 2023 debut. He should join the Yankees rotation sometime around mid-May if he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Fantasy managers should remain patient.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) will have another CT scan on Thursday and will not throw for a few days, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper said the team still thinks Rodon's back injury is a minor issue. The Yankees are playing it very safe with their big offseason acquisition, and the 30-year-old southpaw definitely won't make his Yankees debut now until sometime in May or even early June. If everything goes well with Rodon's CT scan, he should start facing live hitters and will then need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Rodon was an All-Star each of the last two years with the San Francisco Giants and has clear ace potential for fantasy managers when he returns. Stay patient and keep him stashed everywhere.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, elbow) threw a bullpen session on April 12, which manager Aaron Boone said was "less intensity" due to back stiffness that Rodon experienced earlier in the week. He felt good on April 13, though, and was able to play catch. Rodon is scheduled to throw a "split" two-inning bullpen session on Tuesday. Boone said Rodon's initially scheduled return of late April was "a little aggressive" after he was diagnosed with a mild strain of the brachioradialis muscle in his left elbow on March 5. The Yankees are taking things slow with their prized offseason acquisition, so fantasy managers should now expect the 30-year-old southpaw to make his Yankees debut in early May.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (back, forearm) has back tightness that has delayed his plan to return by at least a few days. Already on the injured list with a left forearm injury, Rodon is now dealing with a back ailment that will cause him to temporarily pause his throwing program. Although it doesn't appear very serious, it's more disappointment for the 30-year-old southpaw after signing a big free-agent deal over the winter to join the Yankees. Rodon was able to stay healthy the last two years with the San Francisco Giants and was one of the best pitchers in baseball. Fantasy managers are hoping he'll be able to display that same ace form once he makes his debut with the Yankees, which probably won't come until May.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session on Monday. Rodon suffered a left forearm strain in spring training a month ago, and this will be the first time he's faced live hitters since. Barring any setbacks, the 30-year-old southpaw should be around a month away from making his Yankees debut in the regular season. Rodon hasn't gotten off to the greatest start in his first year in the Bronx and has had injury issues in the past, but he's been an All-Star the last two years with the San Francisco Giants and has ace potential for fantasy managers when he's fully healthy.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon's (forearm) next step will be a two-up bullpen with hitters possibly standing in the box for the second inning but not swinging, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon continues to move forward after suffering a left forearm strain in spring training. The 30-year-old southpaw still has a ways to go before he's ready to make his 2023 debut for the Yanks, though, so fantasy managers should still be expecting him to miss around a month of action. If all goes well and he doesn't have any setbacks, there's a chance that he could debut at the end of April. Rodon is a fantasy ace when healthy and has been an All-Star the last two seasons, so he must remain stashed in an injured list spot in all fantasy leagues.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Monday and was very encouraged by how he felt afterward. Rodon will remain in Tampa, Fla., as the team goes north for Opening Day this Thursday. The 30-year-old southpaw is slowly building his arm back up after being shut down for two weeks in camp with a left forearm strain, and he's expected to throw one or two more bullpen sessions before he advances to facing live hitters in Florida. Rodon has been a fantasy ace the last several seasons while avoiding the injury bug, so he's worth stashing in all formats, and hopefully he'll be able to make his Yankees debut in 2023 in late April or early May.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Thursday, and pitching coach Matt Blake said Rodon showed great rhythm and consistency with his command. After two or three more bullpen sessions, Rodon will throw live batting practice. And once he gets to that point, he should be around a month from making his Yankees debut in the regular season. With all that said, fantasy managers should not be expecting the 30-year-old southpaw to rejoin New York's starting rotation until after the first month of the season. Rodon has the potential to be a fantasy ace in his first year in the Bronx once he's healthy, but it also wouldn't be the first time in his career where injuries wrecked a lot of his season.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) said he threw 15 fastballs in the bullpen on Thursday. He will probably play catch up to 90 feet on Friday and will then throw another bullpen session in a few days while mixing in some breaking pitches. This was Rodon's first time throwing off a mound since he suffered a left forearm strain in early March. The 30-year-old southpaw is slowly working his way back but will need to begin the 2023 regular season on the injured list. Barring a setback during his rehab assignment, though, Rodon should be able to make his season debut in his first year in the Bronx at some point in April.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (forearm) threw on Friday and is said to be doing well. Rodon has been dealing with a mild forearm strain and was shut down from throwing since March 9. While he will start the season on the injured list, this is an encouraging sign in his rehab, which may last only a few more weeks. With injuries to Rodon and fellow starter Frankie Montas, the Yankees will likely depend on Domingo German and Clarke Schmidt to begin the season. Rodon still has an ADP of 57.3, and after a season in which he struck out 237 batters, the only thing holding him back from being a top fantasy arm is the injury.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon's (forearm) rehab for a forearm muscle strain is going well, and his next step will be medical clearance to resume throwing from a shutdown that began on March 9 and is supposed to last up to 10 days. He will begin the season on the injured list but may end up missing only two or three starts if there is no more forearm discomfort once he resumes throwing. "I'm optimistic about the injury itself and the long-term prognosis of it," manager Aaron Boone said. It makes it a little easier to swallow drafting Rodon this spring, although he's not out of the woods yet. The 30-year-old southpaw was great in his only season with the Giants in 2022 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and career-high 237 strikeouts in 31 innings, and he was signed to a big free-agent deal to bolster the top of New York's rotation alongside Gerrit Cole.