Yankees Turn to Rodriguez for Pitching Help | New York Yankees News

Yankees’ rotation is in crisis as Max Fried and Ryan Weathers hit the injured list, forcing a scramble for arms. Top prospect Elmer Rodriguez—leading the minors in ERA at 2.59—is emerging as a key solution, having already pitched four MLB starts with a mid-90s fastball and solid four-pitch arsenal. With roster expansion looming Sept. 1, Rodriguez could slot into either the rotation or bullpen to stabilize the pitching staff. Meanwhile, Weathers remains optimistic about a bullpen return later this season, giving hope for a quick fix. 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/5b138d02fc2d56a7