Carlos Rodon yielded three runs (two earned) in two innings against the Angels in Cactus League play on Friday.

He allowed four hits and two walks while striking out three in the short start. He was behind by three runs after the first three batters of the game -- after a walk by Justin Upton and a single by Kole Calhoun, Mike Trout jacked a three-run homer. That's what Mike Trout does. Rodon isn't having the best of springs as evidenced by his 5.65 ERA in four starts, but he is fully healthy and ready to go. He has already been named as the White Sox' starter on Opening Day.

Carlos Rodon will be the White Sox’s starter for the opening game of the season against the Royals in Kansas City, the team announced Monday.

Rodon is, for now, the Sox ace, even though he hasn’t pitched a full season since 2016.

When asked in February if he wanted to start the opener, Rodon said:...

White Sox manager Rick Renteria announced Monday that Carlos Rodon will start Opening Day.

Rodon was considered the likely Opening Day starter already, but it's now official. The southpaw made his return from shoulder surgery last season while compiling a 4.18 ERA and 90/55 K/BB ratio over 120 1/3 innings. His control has never been great and he didn't miss as many bats last year, so he's a fringe option in standard mixed formats to begin 2019.

Carlos Rodon gave up four runs over 5 1/3 innings on Sunday in a loss to the Diamondbacks in the Cactus League.

Rodon allowed five hits, walked two and struck out three. He allowed two homers, and his ERA for the spring season is up to 5.11. Rodon has immense talent, but he's yet to shown that he can put it together over a full season. He's a strong dynasty performer because that breakout season is likely to come, but he's a very risky re-draft player because there's zero guarantee that's coming in 2019.