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

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.

TAMPA, Fla. – With Yankees ace Gerrit Cole out for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery earlier in the week, lefthander Carlos Rodon will get the Opening Day nod for the Yankees on March 27. Manager Aaron Boone made the announcement before Friday night’s Grapefruit League game against the Phillies at Steinbrenner Field.