How Carlos Rodón built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Carlos Rodón is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the New York Yankees in MLB. He is a three-time MLB All-Star, having previously played for the Chicago White Sox and the San Francisco Giants. He is known for his pitching prowess and has established himself as a prominent figure in Major League Baseball.
From April 9 to 26 in 2022, Rodón struck out 38 total batters, which spanned the whole month of April and is the most by a Giants pitcher in his first four appearances of a season since 1901.
During his junior year in 2010, Carlos Rodón threw a no-hitter, two one-hitters, and four shutouts, achieving a 10-1 record with a 0.80 ERA and 115 strikeouts and was named all-state.
In 2011, Carlos Rodón led Holly Springs to the North Carolina 4A state championship with an 11-0 record, a 1.40 ERA, and 135 strikeouts.
In 2011, Carlos Rodón was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball draft but chose not to sign in order to attend North Carolina State University.
In 2012, as a freshman for the NC State Wolfpack, Carlos Rodón had a 9-0 record with a 1.57 ERA and set a freshman record with 135 strikeouts. He was named the Atlantic Coast Conference's pitcher and freshman of the year, and Louisville Slugger's National Freshman Pitcher of the Year and was a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award.
Carlos Rodón spent the summer of 2013 playing for Team USA after his sophomore year.
In 2013, Carlos Rodón led NC State to their first College World Series since 1968 and recorded 184 strikeouts, leading NCAA Division I. He won the USA Baseball Richard W. "Dick" Case Player of the Year Award.
On April 11, 2014, Carlos Rodón broke the NC State school record for career strikeouts during a game against the Duke Blue Devils, finishing his career with 436 strikeouts.
In 2014, Carlos Rodón made his professional debut on July 22 with the Arizona League White Sox. He also pitched for the Winston-Salem Dash and Charlotte Knights that year.
In 2014, Carlos Rodón signed with the Chicago White Sox on July 11, receiving a signing bonus of $6.582 million.
On April 20, 2015, Carlos Rodón was called up to the Chicago White Sox' major league roster.
In 2015, Carlos Rodón made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox.
On March 18, 2019, it was announced that Carlos Rodón would be the Opening Day starter.
In 2020, Carlos Rodón appeared in 4 games for the Chicago White Sox. On December 2, he was non-tendered by the team.
On January 30, 2021, Carlos Rodón re-signed with the Chicago White Sox on a one-year, $3 million contract.
On April 14, 2021, Carlos Rodón pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians, marking the 20th no-hitter in Chicago White Sox history.
On March 14, 2022, Carlos Rodón signed a two-year, $44 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, including an opt-out clause after the first season.
On July 12, 2022, Carlos Rodón was named as the MLB All-Star Game roster replacement for Josh Hader.
On September 9, 2022, at Wrigley Field, Carlos Rodón struck out 11 Chicago Cubs batters, reaching double-digits in strikeouts for the 10th time that season. This set a new Giants all-time single season franchise record.
On November 6, 2022, Carlos Rodón opted out of the second year of his contract with the San Francisco Giants and became a free agent.
On December 21, 2022, Carlos Rodón signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the New York Yankees.
After opting out of his contract with the San Francisco Giants, Carlos Rodón signed a six-year contract with the New York Yankees after the 2022 season.
On July 7, 2023, Carlos Rodón was activated from the injured list to make his Yankees debut.
In 2024, Carlos Rodón posted a 16-9 record in 32 starts with a 3.96 ERA and 195 strikeouts in 175 innings.
On March 27, 2025, Carlos Rodón was the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Yankees, earning his first win of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers.
On July 11, 2025, Carlos Rodón was named as the MLB All-Star Game roster replacement for Max Fried.
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