Yankees call up Elmer Rodriguez to start against Astros

The New York Yankees host the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2026. Right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez is set to make his fifth MLB start, replacing Ryan Weathers, who is on the 15-day injured list due to a flexor strain. Rodriguez, 0-2 with a 4.76 ERA this season, has been effective at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Meanwhile, Luis Garcia Jr. continues to contribute offensively, batting.284 since joining the Yankees. The Astros' Peter Lambert takes the mound with an 8-7 record and 3.68 ERA despite recent struggles.

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