Yankees Eye Rodriguez for Bullpen | New York Yankees News

The Yankees are clinging to a wild AL East race, four games behind the Rays, while captain Aaron Judge recovers from a rib fracture. With a crucial series against the Blue Jays looming, they’re turning to their farm system—and specifically top prospect Elmer Rodriguez—for bullpen help. Though not yet a starter, Rodriguez leads Triple-A in ERA and boasts a devastating four-pitch mix, including a mid-90s fastball and a nasty sweeper. His ability to throw strikes and dominate in short bursts could be the key to keeping the Yankees competitive as the season winds down. 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/4b0e4b423d6ff6ab