Yankees evaluate Trevor MacGregor for open roster spot before Rockies series

The New York Yankees are searching for a replacement to fill their roster after optioning rookie pitcher Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A following Sunday’s game in San Diego. The club needs to address the vacancy before their upcoming series opener against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Aaron Judge and Clarke Schmidt remain sidelined while recovering from injuries, with both players requiring additional time before returning to the major league roster. Non-roster pitcher Trevor MacGregor has emerged as a primary candidate for the call-up. MacGregor has produced an 0.73 ERA over 12.1 innings during seven appearances with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since mid-August. Because the team currently has no available spots on their 40-man roster, the organization must initiate a corresponding move to clear space for any new addition.

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