Rodriguez’s Struggles Raise Yankees’ Questions | New York Yankees News

Elmer Rodriguez, once hailed as a Yankees ace in the making, is struggling mightily in his big league debut, posting a dismal 5.40 ERA and a troubling 1.575 WHIP, with his walk rate worsening since last year. After just six starts — including a three-and-two-thirds inning outing against the Angels that yielded four runs — he’s yet to deliver a truly dominant performance, with only one decent start among his outings. Advanced metrics and mounting control issues suggest he may not be ready for MLB’s elite competition yet, forcing the Yankees to seriously question whether he’s prepared for this level — or if he needs more time to mature. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b0719e4d7b21e70