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Carlos Rodon was selected for the MLB All-Star Game as a replacement for Max Fried. The New York Yankees starter will make his first appearance at the Midsummer Classic after signing a six-year $162 million contract ahead of the 2023 season.
Rodón will be going to Atlanta next week after replacing teammate Max Fried on the American League roster. Rodón was named an All-Star for the third time in the last five years. The first two appearances were with the White Sox and Giants in 2021 and ‘22, respectively.
With Aaron Judge, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Max Fried already on the American League roster, Carlos Rodón was added on Friday. Rodón is actually taking the place of Fried on the active roster.
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Total Pro Sports on MSNVIDEO: Yankees Fans Erupt As Carlos Rodon Persuades Aaron Boone To Keep Him In The GameThe New York Yankees and Carlos Rodon are coming off an excellent victory against the Chicago Cubs. The Yanks showed sheer dominance at the plate after their offense burst open with 11 runs. What was more surprising was the stellar performance from their defense.
Carlos Rodon helped extend the Yankees' win streak to five straight games with a clutch performance against a potent Cubs lineup.
Facing the Cubs for the first time since they traded him to the Yankees last offseason, Bellinger delivered the first three-homer game of his career.
On yet another day when the Yankees offered a reminder that it can always get worse, he took a turn doing his part.
Despite Aaron Judge going hitless in the Yankees' big win over the Cubs on Friday, his defense played a big part in helping Carlos Rodon.