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T<\/span>he New York Yankees<\/strong> are continuing to patiently wait for Carlos Rodn<\/strong>‘s return to the rotation, and now there is finally a clear roadmap for his 2026 MLB debut<\/strong>.<\/p>\n According to MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch<\/strong>, the left-hander is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session<\/strong> this Saturday before beginning a minor league rehab assignment<\/strong>. Manager Aaron Boone<\/strong> expects him to make at least three appearances as part of that progression.<\/p>\n Rodn is working his way back from preseason elbow surgery<\/strong> and a recent hamstring issue<\/strong>, with the Yankees taking a cautious approach to avoid any setbacks early in the season.<\/p>\n Once healthy, Rodn is expected to be a major addition to the rotation. He is coming off an All-Star season<\/strong> in which he posted a 3.09 ERA with 203 strikeouts and 73 walks. In his three seasons with New York, he owns a 4.00 ERA with 462 strikeouts across 79 starts.<\/p>\n The Yankees are also managing injuries to key arms including Gerrit Cole<\/strong> and Clarke Schmidt<\/strong>, making pitching health a central storyline early in the year. Once fully restored, the rotation could significantly boost the team’s World Series contention<\/strong> outlook.<\/p>\n For now, the focus remains on careful progression. If Rodn’s rehab assignment goes as planned, the Yankees expect a smooth transition back to the major league roster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSo what comes next for Rodn?<\/h2>\n