Yankees activate Wells; Rodríguez to start against Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The New York Yankees have activated Austin Wells from the injured list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. Wells returns after missing several weeks due to cervical headaches. Elmer Rodríguez is set to make a spot start, pushing Gerrit Cole back in the rotation to manage workload during a busy stretch. The Yankees are looking to bounce back from a 10-2 loss to the Reds, which marked their largest defeat this season. Cam Schlittler continues to impress with strong performances on the mound, including a recent outing where he struck out a career-high 13 batters. Manager Aaron Boone is taking a cautious approach with player rotations amid a demanding schedule.
- •Austin Wells activated from injured list for Sunday’s game.
- •Elmer Rodríguez to start, bumping Gerrit Cole back in the rotation.
- •Yankees lost 10-2 to Reds in their largest defeat of the season.
- •Cam Schlittler has a 1.71 ERA and is being considered for All-Star nomination.
- •Yankees are playing 16 games in 16 days, prompting roster adjustments.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Wells, Rodríguez return in roster shake-up
- 9:00 AMPinstripe Alley — Yankees news: Wells, Rodríguez return in roster shake-up - Pinstripe Alley
"Wells activated; Rodríguez gets the spot start as Cole bumped; fallout from a blowout loss; Schlittler continues to impress
"Wells activated; Rodríguez gets the spot start as Cole bumped; fallout from a blowout loss; Schlittler continues to impress
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: Wells, Rodríguez return in roster shake-up
Wells activated; Rodríguez gets the spot start as Cole bumped; fallout from a blowout loss; Schlittler continues to impress
- Pinstripe AlleyJun 21, 2026, 9:00 AMYankees news: Wells, Rodríguez return in roster shake-up - Pinstripe Alley
Wells activated; Rodríguez gets the spot start as Cole bumped; fallout from a blowout loss; Schlittler continues to impress
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