Yankees consider promoting No. 3 prospect Elmer Rodriguez as playoffs approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New York Yankees are looking to bolster their pitching staff as they sit four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. With Aaron Judge on the injured list since May 31, analysts suggest promoting RHP Elmer Rodriguez, the team's No. 3 prospect. Despite not having a spot in the rotation, Rodriguez has excelled in Triple-A and could provide valuable innings out of the bullpen in the postseason push. The Yankees aim to continue their competitive play ahead of an upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
- •Yankees in second place, four games behind the Rays
- •Aaron Judge expected to return in September
- •Rodriguez leads Triple-A International League in ERA
- •Potential bullpen role for Rodriguez as season nears end
- •Yankees face Blue Jays this weekend
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — MLB analyst urges the Yankees to promote their No. 3 prospect
"It may not be for a spot in the rotation, but a bullpen role makes sense.
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