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Carlos Rodon's ongoing command issues spoil his Yankees injury return: 'Just got to be better'

New York Post·Greg Joyce·22 days ago
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MILWAUKEE — Back in the spring, when he was still in the midst of his rehab from October elbow surgery, Carlos Rodón acknowledged that his command was a work in progress with a newfound range of motion in his left arm. After his season debut Sunday, it appears that work remains ongoing. Rodón issued five walks, hit a batter and threw a wild pitch across 4 ¹/₃ innings, spoiling his first start of the season in what became a 4-3 loss to the Brewers , who swept three games from the Yankees at American Family Field. “Definitely was hyped up a little bit,” said Rodón, who struck out four, three on sliders. “Obviously need to be better in the aspect of attacking the zone and getting ahead quick. Some stuff to work on.” The left-hander, who underwent surgery to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur in his left elbow, threw 42 of his 78 pitches for strikes. Carlos Rodón prepares to throw a pitch during his May 10 start.…

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