Latest News About Carlos Rodon Sr.

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:

• Carlos Rodón, the left-handed pitcher who spent time with the Yankees, has been in the news due to elbow surgery he underwent in October to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur. Several outlets have noted he's been gradually building up his throwing program with hopes of returning to game action in the early part of the 2026 season, around May, after rehab and minor-league assignments [sources referenced in coverage from early May 2026]. This has been framed as a cautious ramp-up given his prior injury history, with teams and analysts watching his velocity and command closely as he progresses through rehab assignments and bullpen sessions [Rotowire; Fox Sports; NBC Sports; CBSSports coverage in May 2026].

• In the Yankees' context, reports in May 2026 suggested he could be cleared to start a major-league game in mid-May if his next bullpen sessions go smoothly and he builds up innings in rehab starts. Several outlets indicated a pathway where he would rejoin the rotation after a couple of rehab outings, contingent on health and performance in those outings [Fox Sports; CBSSports; NBC Sports].

Illustration (timeline snapshot):

• October 2025: Elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and shave bone spur.
• Spring 2026: Throwing program ongoing, slow ramp in spring/training.
• April–May 2026: Rehab starts and bullpen sessions; potential early-May return to the Yankees rotation, health permitting.

If you’d like, I can pull the most current articles and summarize them with direct quotes and dates, or focus on the latest official Yankees injury updates and projected timelines.