When Gerrit Cole went down before the season even began , many expected the New York Yankees ’ rotation to unravel. Losing their ace to Tommy John surgery felt like a crushing blow to a team built around its arms. Instead, two left-handers have risen to the moment — Carlos Rodon and Max Fried — and they’ve carried the staff like co-anchors of a ship navigating stormy waters.

Carlos Rodon finally delivers

Rodon’s journey with the Yankees has been anything but smooth. After signing a six-year, $162 million deal in the 2023 offseason, his first two campaigns in pinstripes were marred by injuries and inconsistency. This year, though, he has silenced doubts in emphatic fashion.

The 31-year-old is posting his best season yet in New York, with a 3.04 ERA over 189.1 innings and a 3.2 WAR. His a

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