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A glitzy gala supporting the foundation bearing Carlos Rodón ’s name brought the Yankees out to Greenwich, Conn., earlier this month, as the second annual Willow Gala raised more than $500,000 to aid couples facing difficulties relating to infertility and pregnancy complications.

The ballroom sparkled, a step-and-repeat banner welcoming guests while photographers captured Rodón and his wife, Ashley, greeted supporters with smiles. The images made their way to social media the next morning: Yankees players in tailored tuxes and suits, Rodón and Ashley posing with guests, microphones angled for quick soundbites.

But as Rod

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