Yankees Roster Shifts, Rodón Injured
Yankees Welcome Grisham, McMahon Back as Carlos Rodón Lands on IL with Elbow Inflammation
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Grisham, who had been out with a hamstring strain, returned from rehab at Double-A Somerset and started in center field, going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run; his season line stands at .232/.341/.406 with 8 home runs, 35 RBIs and 6 stolen bases in 66 games.
McMahon returned from ear/throat issues (including a throat infection) and is hitting .210 with eight homers and 23 RBIs in 69 games this season.
In his last outing before landing on the IL, Rodón worked five innings against the Red Sox, allowing one hit (a two-run single) and four walks with six strikeouts; the runs were unearned after a Cabrera error.
Cabrera went 0-for-9 with two sacrifice bunts in 11 plate appearances over three games during McMahon’s absence.
With Rodón on the 15-day IL due to left elbow inflammation, the Yankees could restructure the rotation after the off day by moving starters up a day or calling up a Scranton starter (e.g., Brendan Beck); Cole, Schlittler, Weathers and Warren are healthy.
The New York Yankees placed left-hander Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, retroactive to June 30, according to NY Daily News and Washington Post. The move came as the team reinstated outfielder Trent Grisham and infielder Ryan McMahon from the IL, while optioning Oswaldo Cabrera to Triple-A to clear roster space.
Rodón had only recently returned from offseason elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and shave a bone spur. He posted a solid 3.30 ERA across nine starts in 2026 before the inflammation flared up again, per Yahoo Sports.
Rodón's Elbow Lands Him on IL Again
Rodón's last start came against the Red Sox. He worked five innings, allowing one hit — a two-run single — and issued four walks while striking out six. The two runs were unearned, the result of a Cabrera error. Despite the decent outing, his elbow became a problem, according to The Star.
The 15-day IL stint is retroactive to June 30, meaning he could return in mid-July at the earliest. The Yankees entered the season with Rodón already on the IL after surgery. He made nine starts in his return before the inflammation returned, per NY Daily News.
Yankees Must Scramble to Fill Rotation Spot
With Rodón out, the Yankees must reshuffle a rotation that currently includes Gerrit Cole, Schlittler, Weathers, and Warren — all healthy. An off day gives the team flexibility. Starters can be bumped up a day, or a Triple-A arm can step in, according to Washington Post.
Brendan Beck could be next in line from the minors if the Yankees go that route. Other options include Yarbrough or Blackburn. Weathers could also shift to Saturday on regular rest. The front office has several paths forward but no clear-cut answer yet.
Grisham and McMahon Provide Lineup Boost
Grisham returned from a hamstring rehab stint at Double-A Somerset and immediately started in center field. He went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored in his first game back. On the season, he is hitting .232 with 8 home runs, 35 RBIs, and 6 stolen bases in 66 games, per Yahoo Sports.
McMahon came back after missing time with a throat infection. He is hitting .210 with 8 home runs and 23 RBIs in 69 games this year. Cabrera, who filled in during McMahon's absence, went 0-for-9 with two sacrifice bunts in just 11 plate appearances over three games before being optioned to Triple-A, according to NY Daily News.
Yankees Face Uncertainty as Slide Continues
The roster moves come during a rough stretch for New York. The team is dealing with a slide and questions about Aaron Judge's ribcage health on top of the pitching staff shakeup. Losing Rodón — even briefly — puts more pressure on the healthy starters to step up, according to Washington Post.
The Yankees are also being linked to trade deadline moves as they look for bullpen help, per Yanks Go Yard. With Rodón's timeline unclear and the roster in flux, New York's path back into contention may depend on how quickly the rotation stabilizes and whether the lineup — now with Grisham and McMahon back — can produce consistently.
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