Carlos Rodón

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New York Yankees · Pitcher

Age 336' 2" · 255 lbsThrows Left

FBaseball Overview

At 33, the three-time All-Star anchors the Yankees rotation with a proven track record of elite strikeout production and durability, coming off a strong 2025 season with 18 wins and 203 strikeouts. Rodón's 2026 numbers through early action show a slight uptick in ERA and WHIP compared to his prior year, but his 52 strikeouts in limited 46.1 innings demonstrate he maintains his signature swing-and-miss stuff essential for fantasy success. He offers fantasy managers a reliable source of wins and strikeouts in an AL East pennant race, though managers should monitor age-related decline and any potential workload management as the season progresses. The left-hander remains a steady fantasy starter for those seeking consistent counting stats and strikeout upside on a competitive Yankees team.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	Chicago White Sox	26	23	9	6	3.75	1.44	139	139.1	71
2016	Chicago White Sox	28	28	9	10	4.04	1.39	168	165.0	54
2017	Chicago White Sox	12	12	2	5	4.15	1.37	76	69.1	31
2018	Chicago White Sox	20	20	6	8	4.18	1.26	90	120.2	55
2019	Chicago White Sox	7	7	3	2	5.19	1.44	46	34.2	17
2020	Chicago White Sox	4	2	0	2	8.22	1.57	6	7.2	3
2021	Chicago White Sox	24	24	13	5	2.37	0.96	185	132.2	36
2022	San Francisco Giants	31	31	14	8	2.88	1.03	237	178.0	52
2023	New York Yankees	14	14	3	8	6.85	1.45	64	64.1	28
2024	New York Yankees	32	32	16	9	3.96	1.22	195	175.0	57
2025	New York Yankees	33	33	18	9	3.09	1.05	203	195.1	73
2026	New York Yankees	9	9	4	2	3.30	1.25	52	46.1	26
Career	Totals	240	235	97	74	3.72	1.22	1461	1328.1	503

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	3 teams▼	9	6	0	0	2.92	1.34	38	24.2	13
2015	Charlotte Knights	2	2	1	0	3.60	1.20	13	10.0	4
2016	Charlotte Knights	1	1	0	1	4.91	1.91	3	3.2	2
2017	2 teams▼	4	4	0	4	10.06	1.76	17	17	9
2018	2 teams▼	4	4	1	0	1.53	1.02	28	17.2	5
2023	2 teams▼	3	3	0	1	0.84	0.56	17	10.2	3
2026	3 teams▼	3	3	0	0	3.38	1.00	16	16	3
Career	Totals	26	23	2	6	3.88	1.22	132	99.2	39

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.1 mph

Avg Spin2306 rpm

Whiff %28.8%

K %26.8%

BB %13.4%

Hard Hit %35.7%

Barrel %5.2%

xERA3.64

xBA Against0.213

xSLG Against0.324

BA Against0.195

SLG Against0.305

GB%42.6%

FB%24.3%

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

Chicago White Sox

3.75

1.44

139

139.1

2016

Chicago White Sox

4.04

1.39

168

165.0

2017

Chicago White Sox

4.15

1.37

69.1

2018

Chicago White Sox

4.18

1.26

120.2

2019

Chicago White Sox

5.19

1.44

34.2

2020

Chicago White Sox

8.22

1.57

7.2

2021

Chicago White Sox

2.37

0.96

185

132.2

2022

San Francisco Giants

2.88

1.03

237

178.0

2023

New York Yankees

6.85

1.45

64.1

2024

New York Yankees

3.96

1.22

195

175.0

2025

New York Yankees

3.09

1.05

203

195.1

2026

New York Yankees

3.30

1.25

46.1

Career

Totals

240

235

3.72

1.22

1461

1328.1

503

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

3 teams▼

2.92

1.34

24.2

2015

Charlotte Knights

3.60

1.20

10.0

2016

Charlotte Knights

4.91

1.91

3.2

2017

2 teams▼

10.06

1.76

2018

2 teams▼

1.53

1.02

17.2

2023

2 teams▼

0.84

0.56

10.2

2026

3 teams▼

3.38

1.00

Career

Totals

3.88

1.22

132

99.2