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As New York, Baltimore Are Starting Three Game Series Tonight In Baltimore Maryland Is Aaron Judge Returning As Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez Are Starting?

In 2023 Aaron Judge who is right fielder for New York the team that wears the pinstripes has played in 175 games, contributed offensively 42 runs, 51 hits, 19 home runs, 40 runs batted in, 3 stolen bases and has a batting average of 291.

Aaron Judge who is a right fielder has been on the injured list since Saturday July 3, 2023 with right toe sprain when he robbed JD. Martinez of hit by crashing into the bullpen in the outfield at Dodger Stadium.

As New York, the team that wears the pinstripes are starting three game series at Baltimore on Friday could New York the team that wears the pinstripes captain Aaron Judge return from injury list as Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez are starting?

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had this to say about possibility of Aaron Judge returning from injury list at Baltimore Friday following New York Yankees 3-1 win in Subway Series finale Wednesday in Bronx New York!

I don't know yet,He came back here; he's back in New York and we'll see where we're at [Thursday]. I'm not sure if he's going to run through a workout or if rehab stuff is on the table."

Aaron Boone acknowledged that Aaron Judge left the New York the team that wears the pinstripes in Tampa Florida though he wouldn’t confirm a New York Post that indicated New York the team that wears the pinstripes plans to activate Aaron Judge for series opener at Baltimore.

New York Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader had this to say about the possibility of Aaron Judge returning injury list at Baltimore Friday!

I certainly hope that's the case, but his timeline is his timeline. It's most important that he feels comfortable where he's at. I've had some foot stuff in the past and it's no joke, so I wish him the best. I hope that everything goes really well and we get him back."

New York Yankees utility player Isiah Kiner -Falefa who played left on Wednesday night had this to say about the possibility of Aaron Judge returning from injured Friday at Baltimore!

“I think we’re getting the big guy back, so I’m really excited and we’ll see what happens,”“His presence when he’s not even playing is huge, so to have him back in the lineup, it’s going to be a good feeling. I think the guys are going to be a little more confident. He brings energy, and he really sets the tone.”

Carlos Rodon who pitched 5.2 innings surrendering 4 hits, 1 earned run , 3 walks while striking out 3 New York Mets batters had this to say about the possibility of Aaron Judge returning Friday at Baltimore!

He’s arguably the best player in the game,”It’ll be nice to have that bat and we’ll see what he does in the outfield, but it’ll definitely be nice to have that bat. That’s our captain. That’s our leader. It will be nice to have him back.”

According to Bryan Hoch’s articles on mlb.com

Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez are starting!

Where?

On the mound!

Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez are alike because they’re both right handed starting pitchers!

Gerrit Cole comes into the game with record of 9-2 with an earn run average of 2.78 because on Saturday July 22, 2023 verses Kansas City in Bronx New York Gerrit Cole pitched 6.1 innings surrendering 5 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs , 1 home run, 1 walk while striking out 10 Kansas City batters.

Grayson Rodriguez comes into the game with record of 2-2 with an earn run average of 6.91 because on Saturday July 22, 2023 at Tampa Bay Grayson Rodriguez pitched 5.2 innings surrendering 3 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 2 walks while striking 6 Tampa Bay batters.

Though,

Could mother nature prevent Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez from making their starts as scheduled? From Aaron Judge possibly returning?

Though there is a possibility of rain with 20% chance at 9:00am , 10:00am , 11:00am , 12:00am there are intermittent clouds at first pitch with 0% chance of rain at first pitch before it becomes mostly sunny with 0% chance an hour following first pitch being thrown before it becomes mostly clear at 9:00pm, 10:00pm

According Accuweather app on ESPN app

New York the team that wears the pinstripes comes into the inaugural of three game series with record of 54-48 is last in the American League East 8.0 games of Baltimore who is leading the American League East though New York the team that wears the pinstripes they won the Subway Series finale Wednesday 3-1 over the New York Mets in Bronx New York!

Carlos Rodon made his MLB Debut for Chicago White Sox on April 21, 2015.

There Carlos Rodon pitched, started for seven seasons.

In Carlos Rodon inaugural season pitching, starting in Chicago White Sox starting rotation in 2015 Carlos Rodon finished of 9-6 with an earn run average of 3.75. In Carlos Rodon’s second season pitching, starting in Chicago White Sox starting rotation in 2016 Carlos Rodon finished with a record of 9-10 with an earn run average of 4.04. In Carlos Rodon third season pitching, starting in Chicago White Sox starting rotation in 2017 Carlos Rodon finished with record of 2-5 with an earn run average of 4.15. In Carlos Rodon’s fourth season pitching, starting in Chicago White Sox starting rotation in 2018 Carlos Rodon finished with record of 6-8 with an earn run average of 4.18. In Carlos Rodon fifth season pitching, starting in Chicago White Sox starting rotation Carlos Rodon finished with record of 3-2 with an earn run average of 5.19. In 2020 in Carlos Rodon’s sixth season pitching, starting for Chicago Whitesox Carlos Rodon finished with record of 0-2 with an earn run average of 8.22 following returning in 2nd half of the season following Tommy John Surgery. What is Tommy John Surgery?

UCL reconstruction is a surgery commonly used to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament inside the elbow by replacing it with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The goal of the surgery is to stabilize the elbow, reduce or eliminate pain and restore stability and range of motion. This procedure was introduced and first performed by Frank Jobe, M.D., on baseball pitcher Tommy John in 1974—hence the colloquial name Tommy John Surgery.

“According to hopkinsmedicine.org”

In 2021 Carlos Rodon for Chicago White Sox Carlos Rodon finished with record of 13-5 with an earn run average of 2.37.

Though,

2021 would Carlos Rodon’s final season pitching, starting for Chicago White Sox as Carlos Rodon would sign as free agent with San Francisco Giants where Carlos Rodon would pitch, start for one season in 2022 where Carlos Rodon would finish with record of 14-8 with an earn run average of 2.88.

“According to mlb.com”

Though,

2021 season would be the only season Carlos Rodon would start, pitch for San Francisco as Carlos Rodon is going to be member of New York’s starting rotation starting in 2023 season following signing 6 year $162 million dollar deal

“According to Jesse Rogers article on espnapp”

Following Carlos Rodon signing 6 year $162 million dollar deal with New York with the team that wears the pinstripes New York manager Aaron Boone had this to say about Carlos Rodon!

"I think he's become one of the game's really great pitchers, and he's shown the last couple of years he's a top-of-the-rotation guy. Hopefully, he continues to realize that potential.

“I think over the last couple of years, he's probably learned a lot about himself and his mechanics. I know he's made some mechanical changes that have really unlocked him and unleashed him and turned him into the pitcher we've seen the last couple of years.

He’s really good, “Really good.”

“According to Bryan Hoch, David Adler articles on mlb.com”

Following Carlos Rodon signing 6 year $162 million dollar deal Carlos Rodon had this to say about joining New York’s starting rotation the team that wears the pinstripes!

"I’ve always enjoyed pitching at Yankee Stadium … and just putting on these pinstripes is something special,""A lot of legends have been through this organization. There’s a lot of history here."The brief [postseason] experience I had with the Chicago White Sox -- don’t get me wrong, the White Sox organization, a great organization, but it took a while to put a winning product on the field,""That brief taste, I’ve always wanted more. Winning’s been at the top of my list as a player. As we know, it’s the Yankee Way.”

“According to Bryan Hoch’s article on mlb.com”

In New York the preferred method of transportation is the subway!

On Wednesday Carlos Rodon acquired his inaugural New York Yankees Wednesday following three straight losses verses Chicago (Cubs) in Bronx New York on Friday July 7, 2023 where he pitched 5.1 innings surrendering 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 earned runs, 1 home run , 2 walks while striking out 2 Chicago (Cubs) batters. At Colorado on July 14, 2023 where he pitched 5.0 innings surrendering 4 hits, 4 runs , 4 earned runs, 1 home run , 2 walks while striking out 6 Colorado batters . At Los Angeles (Angels) on Wednesday July 19, 2023 where he pitched 4.1 innings surrendering 4 hits, 6 runs, 6 earned runs, 2 home runs, 5 walks while striking out 3 Los Angeles (Angels) batters.

According to mlb.com

As Carlos Rodon acquired his inaugural New York Yankees win Wednesday in Bronx New York Carlos Rodon pitched 5.2 innings surrendering 4 hits, 1 earned run , 3 walks while striking out 4 New York Mets batters.

As Carlos Rodon acquired his inaugural New York Yankees win Wednesday New York Yankees used small ball to win Subway Series finale 3-1 over New York Mets in Bronx New York.

As Oswald Peraza grounded into fielders choice to New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos scoring DJ Lemahieu advancing Anthony Volpe, Harrison Bader to second base, third base in bottom of 2nd inning giving New York Yankees 1-0 lead over New York Mets in bottom of the second inning before New York Yankees extended their lead 2-0 over New York Mets as Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit sacrifice fly to right scoring Harrison Bader advancing Anthony Volpe to third base. In bottom of 4th inning Anthony Volpe singled to right scoring Harrison Bader advancing Anthony Volpe to second base extending New York Yankees lead over New York Mets 3-1.

Following Carlos Rodon acquiring his inaugural New York Yankees win Wednesday New York Yankees using small ball to win Subway Series finale 3-1 over New York Mets in Bronx New York New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had this to about Carlos Rodon!

It’s not been an easy road here since Spring Training, trying to get back,”

That’s hurt him, because he wants to be out there. He knows he was brought here to be a big part of this team, and it took longer for him to get back than he would have liked. I think that ate at him a lot.”

Following Carlos Rodon acquiring his inaugural New York Yankees win Wednesday New York Yankees using small ball to win Subway Series finale 3-1 over New York Mets in Bronx New York New York Yankees utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa who was playing left field for New York Yankees Wednesday leading off who was 1-2 with 1 run batted in had this to say about Carlos Rodon start in Subway Series against New York Mets in Bronx New York!

Rodón looked awesome,”I feel like this was his first real big game in New York, and he came through for us. It was a big ‘Welcome to New York’ moment. He’s a bulldog out there, and that’s the energy we need. It’s fun to play behind him.”

Following Carlos Rodon acquiring his inaugural New York Yankees win Wednesday New York Yankees using small ball to win Subway Series finale 3-1 over New York Mets in Bronx New York New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon who pitched 5.2 innings surrendering 4 hits, 1 run, 1 earned run, 1 hit by pitch, 3 walks while striking out 4 New York Mets batters had this to say!

The goal today was just pounding the zone,It’s a good hitting lineup. The Mets are a good team. Their record doesn’t show it, but they are a good team. Their lineup is strong from top to bottom.”It was nice to have the fans happy with the performance,”

According to Bryan Hoch article on MLB.com

Baltimore comes into the inaugural game of three game series with New York the team that wears the pinstripes with record of 62-40 is first in the American League East 1.5 games ahead of Tampa Bay who is second in American League East with record of 62-43 though Balimore lost to Philadelphia Wednesday in 6-4 as Kyle Bradish who started for Baltimore pitched 6.2 innings surrendering 7 hits, 5 earned runs , 2 walks while striking three Philadelphia batters as Cionel Perez who relieved Kyle Bradish pitched 0.0 innings surrendering 1 hit, 1 earned run, 1 walk. Though, Adley Rutschman homered to left 396 feet scoring Jorge Mateo, Ryan McKenna giving Baltimore 3-0 lead. Though, Austin Hays singled to left in top of 7th inning scoring James McCann tying game at 4 runs a piece.

Following Baltimore’s 6-4 loss to Philadelphia in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wednesday Kyle Bradish who pitched who pitched 6.2 innings surrendering 7 hits, 5 earned runs 2 walks while striking out 3 Philadelphia batters had this to say!

It was definitely a letdown"Tough day to not be your best, trying to win a series against a good team.

"I wish I knew,"of the brief lapse in command. "I probably would have made an adjustment earlier. But yeah, I can't really tell you what happened there. Thankfully, I was able to limit it in that inning."

"Following Baltimore’s 6-4 loss to Philadelphia in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wednesday Baltimore mananger Brandon Hyde had this to say!

That’s kind of been a big bugaboo for our pitching staff this year -- executing 0-2,”“Up and away, and Sosa put a good swing on it.

He’s been really good his last 10 starts -- just had a rough couple innings in the third and fourth tonight,”Besides that, he had really good stuff. He’ll bounce back.”

According to Paul Casella article on mlb.com

First pitch is set for 7:05pm from Camdan Yards!

The game is going to be televised on Yes, MASN!