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Yankees Pitcher Carlos Rodon Earns New Nickname Amid Guardians Series

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rodney Knuppel | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 3:27 AM ET

The New York Yankees notched their second straight win Tuesday night, edging the Cleveland Guardians 3-2. The mini streak comes on the heels of back-to-back losses and a win in a tough road series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.

Despite the close score, the night’s big story wasn’t Aaron Judge’s bat. The Yankees’ offense managed just three runs, but it was more than enough, thanks to a stellar outing from veteran left-hander Carlos Rodon.

The 32-year-old lefty delivered seven strong innings to earn his eighth win of the season, and a fresh nickname courtesy of the Yankees' social media team:

"Dón Dominance."

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Rodon threw 93 pitches and faced 26 batters. He gave up just five hits and one earned run while striking out eight and walking only one.

The win moved him to 8-3 on the season with an impressive 2.49 ERA. Over his last four starts, Rodón has been locked in: 25 innings pitched, 14 hits allowed, only two earned runs.

Rodon debuted in 2015 with the Chicago White Sox and remained with the club through the 2021 season. He spent a year with the San Francisco Giants before signing with the Yankees ahead of the 2023 season.

In 210 career games (205 starts), Rodon owns an 82-66 record with a 3.77 ERA. He’s tallied 1,296 strikeouts and issued just 430 walks.

Mark Leiter and Devin Williams each pitched an inning in relief to close out the win. Williams earned his sixth save of the season.

The Yankees have two more against the Guardians this week, before they welcome their long-time rivals from Boston to town for a weekend series.

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

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