Yankees’ Aaron Boone Offers 2-Word Response On Former All-Star’s Gruesome Injury

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ Aaron Boone Offers 2-Word Response On Former All-Star’s Gruesome InjuryByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 08:00am EDTBALTIMORE, MD - MAY 12: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees watches his team play against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 12, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Yankees saw a star pitcher make his return to a high-octane rotation recently, but suddenly the starting staff is a question mark.After a strong campaign last year, Carlos Rodon was set to return to the Yankees and slot into the best-performing rotation in the sport. But Max Fried was sent to the injured list on Friday and Rodon struggled with command issues on Saturday.With Gerrit Cole still working through his rehab starts, the Yankees rotation has gone from a significant strength to something less than following emergent ace Cam Schlittler.“Cam Schlittler has emerged as a Cy Young candidate in his first full season in the majors. And Ryan Weathers and Will Warren have also pitched well,” Dan Martin wrote for the New York Post. “But with Max Fried out with a left elbow bone bruise, the Yankees will be looking to Rodon to carry some of the load.”ForbesPhillies 5-Year Veteran Cut From New Team’s Roster Shortly After DebutBy Peter ChawagaFormer New York Yankees All-Star Clay Holmes Breaks Leg In New York Mets GameThough Rodon’s disappointing start was a setback, the Yankees have to feel grateful that their season hasn’t run into as many obstacles as their crosstown rival New York Mets.After missing the playoffs last year, the Mets remade their roster in the offseason and have returned as one of the most disappointing teams in the sport. Key players like Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Robert Jr....