What happened: Carlos Rodon is being honored for the work of the Carlos Rodón Foundation. The nonprofit, founded by Rodon and his wife Ashley, supports couples facing infertility and pregnancy loss by providing financial assistance and resources to afford IVF.
Why it matters: Rodon is the club's nominee for the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award in recognition of his philanthropic efforts. The honor was formally presented by Taylor and Travis Kajander along with their son Cayson.
By the numbers: On the mound, Rodon recently reached 1,500 career strikeouts and holds a 1.89 ERA over his last seven starts.
What to watch: Rodon is projected to open the playoffs in the starting rotation.