The New York Yankees' ace pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon hit a rough patch during their latest rehab starts on Tuesday, combining to surrender 10 runs on four home runs across two minor league levels.

For Cole, the night got off to a rocky start at High-A Hudson Valley when the second batter he faced launched a home run. A double and single followed, quickly putting the Yankees star in a 2-0 hole. While Cole managed to settle in with back-to-back scoreless innings, the long ball haunted him again in the fourth inning when Kyle Lodise led off with another homer. The fifth inning proved even more challenging, as Cole hit a batter and allowed an RBI double before being pulled. A reliever later gave up a two-run shot that added to Cole's line.

Over 4.1 innings, Cole threw 69 pitches (49 strikes), allowing five runs on seven hits—including two home runs—while striking out four. This outing brings his rehab total to 12 runs allowed in 18.2 innings, a far cry from the Cy Young-caliber form fans expect.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged earlier Tuesday that Cole remains "a little ways away" from rejoining the big league club. With New York's rotation performing well, the team can afford to be patient with their ace's recovery.

The situation is more urgent for Carlos Rodon, who was expected to make his final rehab start before returning to the Yankees—provided he came through healthy. But the southpaw's outing at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre was equally troubling. Rodon threw 83 pitches (49 strikes), surrendering six runs (five earned) on seven hits, including two home runs, along with two walks. He did manage four strikeouts.

This performance stands in stark contrast to Rodon's earlier rehab success, where he allowed just one run over 9.2 innings across High-A and Double-A, striking out 12 batters while yielding only six hits and one walk. The sudden struggles raise questions about whether he's truly ready to return to the Bronx.