New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is making steady progress in his return from elbow surgery, delivering an impressive performance in his second minor league rehab start on Tuesday.

The 33-year-old left-hander struck out eight batters over 5 1/3 innings for Double-A Somerset, allowing just one run on five hits with no walks. Facing the Portland Sea Dogs—a Boston Red Sox affiliate—Rodón threw 51 of his 75 pitches for strikes in the Patriots' 9-6 win.

The only blemish on his stat line came when Miguel Bleis led off the fifth inning with a solo home run. Otherwise, Rodón commanded the strike zone effectively, showcasing the form that made him a key piece of New York's rotation.

Rodón opened the 2025 season on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from surgery last October 15 to remove loose bodies from his left elbow and shave a bone spur. His rehab hit a brief snag in late March when he experienced right hamstring tightness while throwing at the Yankees' Florida complex, but he appears to be back on track.

This outing followed a strong debut in his rehab assignment on April 24, when he tossed 4 1/3 scoreless innings for High-A Hudson Valley, throwing 65 pitches. The Yankees are expected to have Rodón make at least one more minor league start before he rejoins the big-league rotation.

In other Yankees minor league news, top prospect George Lombard Jr. made his debut with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after earning a promotion from Somerset. The 20-year-old shortstop—son of former major leaguer George Lombard—went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks in the RailRiders' 5-4, 10-inning win over the Buffalo Bisons. He showed his speed on the bases but was caught stealing after being picked off first.

Before his promotion, Lombard was tearing it up at Double-A, hitting .312 with eight doubles, four home runs, and 10 RBIs in 20 games. His arrival at Triple-A marks another step toward what could be a highly anticipated MLB debut.