Carlos Rodón appears ready to rejoin the New York Yankees rotation after a strong outing in his second rehab start on Thursday night for the Double-A Somerset Patriots. The All-Star left-hander pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out seven. He threw 58 pitches, 41 of which were strikes.

"I feel like I’m always ready to get big league hitters out," Rodón told reporters following the game. "The goal was to go out there and throw as many strikes as I could and be efficient."

Rodón, who is on the injured list with elbow inflammation, described his stuff as "fairly crisp," generating 15 swings and misses. This performance marked an improvement from his first rehab appearance last Saturday, where he gave up three runs in 2 2/3 innings for Triple-A Scranton.

Injuries have limited Rodón to just nine starts this season with the Yankees, compiling a 4-2 record with a 3.30 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 46 1/3 innings. He began the 2026 season on the injured list after undergoing offseason surgery to remove a bone spur from his left elbow, delaying his season debut until May 10.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone has suggested that the team might employ a "piggyback" strategy for Rodón's return, with another starter like Ryan Weathers or Will Warren pitching behind him to manage his workload. Rodón expressed no issue with this plan.

"I’m willing to do whatever to help our team win," Rodón said. "If they think that’s the avenue they want to go, I’m ready to perform and help our team win."

The Yankees have recently faced offensive struggles, but the potential addition of a healthy Rodón would bolster their pitching staff, which already includes strong performers like Gerrit Cole and Max Fried. Will Warren and Ryan Weathers have also been consistent contributors.

"I’m very confident in our guys, and it’s up there, for sure," Rodón said of the Yankees' rotation. "I have three guys in front of me that are really good in this game. I’m glad that all of us are on the same team, so it’s great to be able to have those kind of arms."