Carlos Rodón expressed readiness to contribute to the New York Yankees in any capacity during the upcoming postseason, including the possibility of pitching out of the bullpen. The left-hander emphasized his willingness to adapt, whether starting or relieving, to support the team in the wild card series against the Boston Red Sox next week.

Speaking ahead of Friday’s doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium, Rodón stressed his focus on helping the team win. “I’m willing to give my team as much as I can. I’m willing to do whatever it takes to win,” he said.

The Yankees have yet to finalize their pitching strategy for the postseason. Rodón, who owns a 2.67 earned run average (ERA) over 16 starts this season with a 7-3 record, has been one of the team’s most consistent performers. He has allowed more than three earned runs just once during the campaign and has been especially effective in September, posting a 1.42 ERA over 25⅓ innings.

Most recently, Rodón delivered eight shutout innings against the American League East–champion Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. In two starts against the Red Sox this season, he surrendered two earned runs in 9⅔ innings while striking out 11 batters.

Despite Rodón’s strong numbers, competition for starting roles remains intense within the Yankees rotation. Cam Schlittler, a leading candidate for the American League Cy Young Award, along with Gerrit Cole and Max Fried, are also in consideration to start in the postseason. Rodón acknowledged the depth of the staff, saying, “All of us are pretty good. I’m confident in who I am. I know I can win any of those games, but it’s not my decision.”

Rodón has not yet discussed a potential bullpen role with the coaching staff. He has experience pitching in relief, though not since 2020. Manager Aaron Boone stated that using Rodón out of the bullpen “is a consideration,” while also affirming that the left-hander “is very much in the conversation, deservedly so,” to start one of the postseason games.

Rodón noted that transitioning to a bullpen role would require adjustments. “It’s just a little different. Don’t really know what lane you’re in,” he explained. “It’s a different animal, something to get used to.”

As the Yankees prepare to face the Red Sox in a best-of-three wild card series, Rodón’s versatility and recent form position him as a key contributor to New York’s postseason ambitions.