It is not too early to remember how much of a threat Carlos Rodon can be when things are clicking for him on the hill. The 2023 season might have been an anomaly, but as of January, he has cleaned up and is already reaping the fruits of his labor. On Monday, he held the Philadelphia Phillies hitless in 5.2 innings of work on 72 pitches while striking out five. Spring training does not have the same implications as the regular season, but this is a pitcher who retired 17 of the 18 batters he faced while yielding just one walk.
There were loud cheers Monday when Yankees fans noticed who it was making the slow walk to the mound for a sixth-inning pitching change. Everyone loved it that Aaron Boone sent his new spring training guest instructor do the honors, and Hall of Famer manager Joe Torre, dressed in Yankees pinstripe pants and a No. 6 BP jersey, waved twice to acknowledge the nice hand.
Garrett Crochet's first career start will be one to remember. The Chicago White Sox will hand the ball to Crochet on opening day, showing their faith in his transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation. The hard-throwing Crochet has made 72 career appearances, but all have come in relief.
No | Player | P |
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74 | P | |
85 | P | |
45 | P | |
65 | P | |
59 | P | |
64 | P | |
47 | P | |
71 | P | |
35 | P | |
41 | P | |
43 | P | |
97 | P | |
87 | P | |
72 | P | |
63 | P | |
55 | P | |
36 | P | |
0 | P | |
56 | P | |
30 | P |
No | Player | P |
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38 | C | |
39 | C | |
88 | C |
No | Player | P |
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85 | 2B | |
26 | 3B | |
91 | 3B | |
48 | 1B | |
25 | 2B | |
11 | SS |
No | Player | P |
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95 | LF | |
89 | CF | |
12 | CF | |
99 | CF | |
22 | RF | |
27 | RF | |
24 | LF |