Carlos Rodón is a left-handed starter for the New York Yankees, born in Miami on December 10, 1992. With a 2.94 ERA in 2026 and 203 strikeouts in 2025, Rodón has settled into one of the most productive stretches of his career — and he’s doing it in pinstripes.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Carlos Rodón
- Position: Starting Pitcher
- Team: New York Yankees
- Number: 55
- Bats / Throws: Left / Left
- Height / Weight: 6’2″ / 255 lbs
- Born: December 10, 1992 (age 33) — Miami, Florida 🇺🇸
- MLB Debut: April 21, 2015
Background
Rodón grew up in Miami, a city with deep baseball roots, and developed into a polished left-handed arm from an early age. He made his MLB debut on April 21, 2015 with the Chicago White Sox, launching a career that would eventually make him one of the most respected pitchers in the American League.
His signing with the Yankees opened a new chapter — competing at the highest level in New York while cementing himself as a cornerstone of the rotation for one of the sport’s most storied franchises.
Career Path
Before landing in the Bronx, Rodón made stops with several clubs: the Chicago White Sox (2015–2020), Pittsburgh Pirates (2021), and San Francisco Giants (2022–2023). New York came calling for the 2024 season, and the fit has been excellent.
In his first year as a Yankee, he went 16-9 with a 3.96 ERA and 195 strikeouts across 175 innings. He followed that up with a standout 2025 — 18 wins, 203 strikeouts, and a 3.09 ERA in 195.1 innings. Now in 2026, he’s been even sharper in a smaller sample: 6-3, 2.94 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts in 70.1 innings. The strikeouts keep coming, and the runs don’t.
Career Stats Snapshot
- 2026 (NYY): 6-3, 2.94 ERA, 78 K, 1.12 WHIP, 70.1 IP
- 2025 (NYY): 18-9, 3.09 ERA, 203 K, 1.05 WHIP, 195.1 IP
- 2024 (NYY): 16-9, 3.96 ERA, 195 K, 1.22 WHIP, 175.0 IP
Awards and Recognition
Rodón hasn’t taken home a Cy Young or MVP, but his 2025 campaign put him squarely in the AL award conversation. Three straight seasons with a sub-4.00 ERA, paired with consistent strikeout volume, keeps his name in the mix whenever the best pitchers in the game are discussed.
Fun Fact
Rodón bats and throws left-handed — a natural combination that puts him in a select group of true lefty-lefty players. Beyond the mechanics, it’s his competitive mindset that teammates and opponents alike have respected in every clubhouse he’s called home.
