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Cole and Rodón Continue Closing in on Return to Bigs
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- Rodón and Cole continue rehab in the minors as they near a return, with latest starts signaling readiness to contribute to New York's rotation.
- Cole is building toward longer outings, improving his durability as he works back from reconstructive elbow surgery.
- Rodón demonstrated efficiency in rehab with a 75-pitch, 4.1-inning start, fanning eight and steadily locating his fastball and secondary offerings.
- Through 9.2 rehab innings, Rodón has allowed only one earned run and posted 12 strikeouts, underscoring progress toward big-league readiness.
- Yankees’ staff ERA has been strong at 2.70, with Cole and Rodón expected to lift a rotation that already leads MLB in ERA this season.
- Cole stresses a disciplined five-day prep cycle, highlighting the process behind each return from injury.
- Rodón plans to lean more on changeups to improve location and movement as part of his rehab strategy.
- Past elbow surgery and a hamstring setback are acknowledged as part of Rodón’s ramp-up, with signs pointing toward Bronx return.
- A veteran Yankees minor-league insider highlights Matt Kardos’ role in coordinating extended rehab coverage for the Patriots and the organization.
- The rehab plan reflects cross-level coordination, with back-to-back rehab starts accelerating the pace toward a New York return.
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