Yankees pitcher mocks jeering fan base in just his third start with team

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Carlos Rodón isn't off to a great start with the New York Yankees after signing his lucrative deal.

The lefty was making his third start with the Yankees Wednesday after missing the first half with a forearm strain in his throwing arm.

He quickly ran into trouble.

In the first inning, he allowed a two-run homer to the Los Angeles Angels' Taylor Ward. In the next inning, he allowed another two-run shot.

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Carlos Rodón of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim July 19, 2023, in Anaheim, Calif.  (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

When he walked off the field after the frame, Yankees fans voiced their displeasure.

Rodón didn't take too kindly to it and blew them a kiss.

Keep in mind, this was on the road, where the typical Bronx jeers are rarely substantial.

Rodón allowed six earned runs in 4⅓ innings. It was the only time in his career he allowed six-plus runs and walked five-plus batters.

Over the offseason, New York inked him to a six-year deal worth $162 million, the second most lucrative for a pitcher since the 2019 offseason behind Jacob deGrom's $185 million deal with the Texas Rangers.

Rodón's rough outing Wednesday is a microcosm of the 2023 Yankees.

Carlos Rodón of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field July 14, 2023, in Denver, Colo. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

The Yankees are in last place in the month of July for the first time since 1990.

It's been a struggle all season, especially since defending MVP Aaron Judge has been out with