# New York Yankees pitching injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-york-yankees-pitching-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-16T15:59:12.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón began a rehabilitation assignment in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to address left elbow inflammation. Following his stint on the injured list, which began after his last appearance on June 28, Rodón was expected to throw approximately 50 pitches to work toward a return.

Rodón subsequently returned to the Yankees' rotation for a game against the Baltimore Orioles. While expected to pitch on a restrictive count, his return follows successful rehab outings. 

In related pitching updates, the team reported that Clarke Schmidt is expected to return to a bullpen role following minor forearm cramping, and reliever Bradley Hanner made his Major League debut during a series against the Toronto Blue Jays.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: New York Yankees receive pitching boosts with Carlos Rodón return

The New York Yankees receive pitching boosts as Carlos Rodón returns from injury, Clarke Schmidt nears a comeback, and Bradley Hanner makes his Major League debut.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-yankees-receive-pitching-boosts-with-carlos-rodn-return

### 2026-08-08: Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon to begin rehab assignment

Yankees left‑hander Carlos Rodón will make a 50‑pitch rehab start for Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre on Saturday, with manager Aaron Boone hinting at a quick return to the rotation.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yankees-left-hander-carlos-rodn-to-begin-rehab-assignment

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