Yankees' Carlos Rodón's Chronic Back Issues Continue to Delay Pitching Career.
Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodón will receive a cortisone shot in his back next week to ease the "restriction" and "tightness" he feels, according to his recent statement. Rodón, who signed a $162 million contract with the Yankees in the offseason, has yet to pitch in a real game due to a forearm injury and a back issue. The Yankees have used 13 injured list stints this season, including Rodón, Luis Severino, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Josh Donaldson.