The New York Yankees haven’t even reached the winter meetings, and already one of their top starters is headed for the injured list. Carlos Rodon, who quietly turned in one of his best seasons in pinstripes, underwent surgery to remove loose bodies and shave down a bone spur immediately after the team’s playoff exit.

It wasn’t the offseason headline the Yankees wanted, but it was hardly a surprise. Anyone watching closely could tell Rodon was laboring late in the year. His fastball lost life — dipping from 95.4 mph in 2024 to 94.1 — and his command began to waver. It turns out there was a real reason behind it.

Cashman confirms Rodon will start 2026 on the injured list

General manager Brian Cashman addressed the situation during his end-of-season press conference, confirming that Rodon

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