Highly-Paid New York Yankees Starter Joins Extremely Rare History with Uneven Performance

The New York Yankees lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-2 on Monday afternoon at Comerica Park. The Yankees remain in first place in the American League East at 6-4 while the Tigers are also in first place in the American League Central. They are also 6-4.

Andy Ibanez hit a home run for the Tigers and he drove in three runs. Casey Mize put together another strong outing on the mound, going 6.0 innings and striking out six. He gave up just four hits and one earned run.

On the other side, Carlos Rodon struggled for New York. He allowed six runs (five earned) on four hits over 6.0 innings. He walked three but was able to strike out eight, putting him in a rare and obscure class of Yankees history.

Per @JayHayKid of Underdog Fantasy on social media:

Carlos Rodón is the 3rd pitcher in Yankees franchise history to have a start with 6+ R, 8+ K and 4 or fewer hits allowed, joining Gerrit Cole (2023) and Allie Reynolds (1950).