Carlos Rodon placed on IL due to elbow inflammation

On a day when the Yankees activated Trent Grisham and Ryan McMahon from the injured list, Carlos Rodón was placed on the IL due to left elbow inflammation. An MRI revealed “heavy inflammation,” but his UCL remains intact, and he anticipates a short absence. Rodón, who has a 3.30 ERA over nine starts, was scheduled to pitch Saturday, prompting the Yankees to consider adjustments within their rotation. Oswaldo Cabrera was optioned to accommodate the returning players.

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