Rodón has a significant opportunity to win over Yankees fans and erase any concerns about his fit in the Bronx. The two-time All-Star owns a 19-17 record and 4.74 ERA since signing a six-year, $162 million deal following 2022.

Carlos Rodón will start Opening Day for the Yankees, manager Aaron Boone announced Thursday, to begin Year 3 of a rocky tenure in pinstripes.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees' Opening Day starter on Friday by manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees open the season at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on March 27. A serious injury to ace right-hander Gerrit Cole opened the door for Rodon to land the role.