Rodon, who signed a six-year, $162 million contract before the 2023 season, was expected to be a key piece of the Yankees' rotation. But his first season in New York was a disaster. He was derailed by injuries, limiting him to just 14 starts with a 6.85 ERA.

With Gerrit Cole lost to Tommy John surgery, the Yankees have settled on a new opening day starter. Carlos Rodón will take the ball when the Bombers host the Brewers on March 27. Aaron Boone made the announcement on Friday,

Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees' Opening Day starter on Friday by manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees open the season at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 27. A serious injury to ace right-hander Gerrit Cole opened the door for Rodon to land the role.