Rodon allowed two runs on four hits and four walks over 5.1 innings in a no-decision Friday. He struck out five during the loss to Pittsburgh.
Rodon worked through five scoreless frames before coughing up back-to-back solo homers to Nick Gonzales and Bryan Reynolds in the sixth inning. It was just the third time that Rodon walked four or more batters out of his 32 starts this season. On the bright side, he forced 17 whiffs, including eight with his fastball. Rodon threw at least five innings in each of his last seven starts, posting a 2.68 ERA during that span. He ends the 2024 regular season with a 3.96 ERA and a 195:57 K:BB through 175 frames.