New Headline: 21-Year-Old Yankees Rookie Shines in First Game
Rodón showing good velocity in camp; Castro could become a name to watch for bullpen; Boone thinks Hess could make an impact.
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 9: Carlos Rodón #55 of the New York Yankee works out before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 9, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images) | Getty Images New York Post | Greg Joyce : Carlos Rodón continues to work back from offseason arm surgery, and he’s surprised himself a bit in bullpen sessions.
“I backed off and threw harder,” Rodón said. “I was like, ‘OK, that makes no sense. ’ But it made it easier to command.
It’s just little ins and outs of pitching, trying to find the stroke again, knowing how much effort in this pitch and the line of this pitch. ” The radar readings on Rodón thus far have been promising, with the left-hander reportedly sitting in the 93 mph range and touching 95 mph. There’s reason to hope that at full health in 2026, Rodón can rediscover a bit of the velocity he lost in 2025.
The Athletic | Brendan Kuty : ($) One of the few remaining positional battles on the Yankees roster exists in the underbelly of the bullpen, and a new name to watch is that of Kervin Castro. The 27-year-old Venezuelan has been with the organization since being selected in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft in 2023, and he’s impressed some key figures with a strong performance this spring. “Kervin’s got my attention,” Aaron Boone said this weekend.