Rodon will be introduced at a press conference at the Stadium on Thursday after his six-year, $162 million deal became official Wednesday.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Rodon and Kahnle, relievers Lucas Luetge and Junior Fernandez were designated for assignment.Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
The left-handed Luetge has been a valuable arm the last two seasons for the Yankees, while the right-handed Fernandez was claimed off waivers from the Pirates last month. Rodon is coming off back-to-back strong seasons, last year with the Giants and the season prior with the White Sox.Carlos Rodon“What that guy has done over his career, especially the last two seasons, he’s a bulldog,’’ Judge said. “He’ll fit right into our mentality of being a winner. He oozes that confidence.”see also
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