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Yankees’ Carlos Rodón Sends Clear Message After Death Threats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jake Elman | Last updated Jul 15, 2025 10:24 AM ET

Already in his 11th big-league season, New York Yankees lefty Carlos Rodón has seemingly seen it all and heard it all, especially as it relates to fans.

For every attendee cheering Rodón on after a solid performance, there are social media users complaining he didn’t hit the over on their strikeout parlay. Other fans take it to extreme levels, threatening or wishing death on the three-time All-Star, his teammates, and his loved ones.

By the sound of things, though, the 32-year-old Rodón is as accepting of the vile messages as one can get.

“We’ll be fine,” Rodón told The Athletic this week. “We’re big boys.”

Rodón's comments come one month after his wife, Ashley, exposed several Instagram users for sending her and her husband hateful messages after a loss to the Boston Red Sox. Some comments viewed by Athlon Sports clearly and explicitly wished Rodón harm.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks reported receiving threatening social media messages after poor outings earlier this season. Houston police announced in June that they identified an overseas bettor who threatened McCullers when inebriated.

Rodón entered the All-Star break enjoying his best year in pinstripes, going 10-6 with a 3.08 ERA and 135-41 K-BB ratio in 119 2/3 innings. His 2.9 bWAR is already his highest since joining the Yankees before the 2023 season, and he ranks fourth among AL pitchers in strikeouts.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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