Carlos Rodón to Start ALCS Game 1 for Yankees

Carlos Rodón has been confirmed as the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) for the New York Yankees against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite a rough postseason history, including a recent loss in the AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals where he allowed four runs, Rodón had a strong regular season with a 16-9 record and a 3.96 ERA. Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Rodón will be followed by Gerrit Cole, Clarke Schmidt, and rookie Luis Gil in the subsequent games. The Guardians have yet to announce their starting rotation for the series. Rodón's performance is pivotal for the Yankees as they aim to set a strong tone for the rest of the series. There remains uncertainty regarding first baseman Anthony Rizzo's availability due to recent injuries.