The family of New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón, especially his wife Ashley, have been victims of insults and threats in recent hours. by some Mules fans due to the Cuban’s performance this Monday, during the team’s 4-2 loss against the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium.
A few hours before game 3 of the series tied 1-1 in the American League Division Series, Rodón’s wife uploaded screenshots to her by allowing four runs in 3.2 innings of work, including a home run by Salvador Pérez that started the Royals’ rally.
“Direct messages are now ready. I love interacting with everyone, but there is no place for this shit…“said the woman.
Part of the messages to Ashley They included insults towards Rondón, towards the charitable foundation he heads and some even related them to the children of the couple.suggesting that some could be victims or “targets.”
Frustration also fell on Rodón, who hours before game 3 at Kauffman Stadium spoke with journalists about the situation he had to live through.
“People are pretty nasty sometimes, but I don’t think that explains Yankee fans. I don’t think they are like that. I understand that (the fans) feel frustrated with the game, but my message to fans in general is: ‘We are human too. We make mistakes. We are not always perfect. I, by far, am not always perfect, and I understand the frustration and I understand that people get frustrated with the performance,’” the starter said.
It is unknown if Rodón or his partner will seek to take legal action or file charges with the corresponding authorities.
Rodón’s 2024 campaign was the best of his entire stay in the Major Leagues and he had a disastrous 2023, leaving a 16-9 record in 32 games.
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