Carlos Rodon dealing with hamstring tightness; Yankees unsure if progression will be slowed

The Yankees are hoping to get Carlos Rodon back soon, but the southpaw suffered an injury down in Tampa.

Manager Aaron Boone delivered an update on Rodon to the media ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mariners and said that the lefty experienced right hamstring tightness after running on Monday and felt it today.

While the Yankees skipper doesn't think it's a big deal -- Boone added that Rodon still did his throwing program on Tuesday -- the team will have to monitor whether Rodon will be able to take the next step in his rehab. Rodon was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment soon, but now the organization will have to wait and see if the 33-year-old bounces back.

Rodon had his best season as a Yankee a year ago. He pitched to an 18-9 record and a 3.09 ERA, en route to his third All-Star selection. 

However, Rodon revealed during camp in February that he was managing pain in his elbow throughout the season. And when the season was over, he underwent surgery to shave down a bone spur and remove loose bodies. 

Rodon did not travel with the Yankees to Arizona when they played a couple of exhibition games with the Cubs before the season began. Instead, he stayed in Tampa to continue his progression, which the team hopes leads to an April return.