Sox general manager Rick Hahn on Friday said he hoped there would be a way for the Sox and Rodon, who posted a 2.37 ERA and no-hit the Cleveland Indians in the best season of his career but faded in the second half due to shoulder fatigue, to get together on deal that would bring Rodon back.
If Rodon goes elsewhere, Michael Kopech, who is expected to join the starting rotation in 2022, could fill his spot, joining Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease and Dallas Keuchel.
Rodon, who was dominant in the first half, lasted 2 2⁄3 innings in Game 4 of the ALDS against the Astros in the ALDS, facing 14 batters and allowing two runs on three hits in the Astros’ series clinching victory.