Left-hander Carlos Rodón has been named as the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees in the AL Championship Series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Rodón had a remarkable turnaround this season, finishing with a 16-9 record and a 3.96 ERA over 172 innings in 32 starts. This performance marked a significant improvement from his 2023 season, where he struggled with a 3-8 record and a career-worst 6.85 ERA due to injuries.
Despite a challenging start to the season, Rodón showcased his talent in the AL Division Series against Kansas City. While he took the loss in Game 2, he pitched shutout ball until giving up a leadoff homer to Salvador Perez, leading to a four-run fourth inning by the Royals.
