As if Carlos Rodon’s Yankees tenure could not get any worse, his trainwreck of a season took yet another turn on Sunday against the Astros.
The left-hander exited his start in the third inning with an apparent leg injury after he had allowed five runs on two home runs through 2.2 innings to put the Yankees in a 5-1 deficit.
As Rodon walked back to the dugout a chorus of boos rained down on him as fans expressed their frustration with the
Rodon was in the middle of a 2-2 count with Astros outfielder Chas McCormick when he gingerly walked off the mound, prompting manager Aaron Boone and the trainer to check on him.
After some warm up pitches, Rodon was ultimately removed from the game.
It’s the latest blow in what has been an otherwise forgettable first year with the Bombers after a signing a six-year, $162 million contract in the offseason.
The 30-year-old missed the first three months of the season due to a back injury before making his debut on July 7.
Rodon entered Sunday with a 1-4 record and 6.29 ERA in five starts this season as he took the mound with a chance to give the Yankees a series win in a four-game set against the Astros.
Instead, his exit will lead to more questions about his health and effectiveness as the Yankees continue to search for answers behind Gerrit Cole in the rotation.
