Yankees’ Piggyback Pitching Strategy | New York Yankees News

The Yankees are rolling out a bold new pitching strategy: Max Fried will start Friday against the Padres, then Will Warren will take over mid-game in a “piggyback” setup to manage pitch counts after Fried’s recent elbow rehab. With Fried limited to 63 pitches in his return and Warren showing strong form with seven innings and one run, this move keeps key arms fresh. It also explains why young pitcher Elmer Rodríguez stays on the roster — expect more of these creative bullpen rotations, especially with a doubleheader coming up. This isn’t just smart roster management — it’s a long-term plan to keep everyone healthy and ready for the grind. 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/177a56f2a556e6d9