Yankees name Elmer Rodriguez starter against Reds, move Gerrit Cole to Monday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The New York Yankees will start Elmer Rodriguez in Sunday’s series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, shifting Gerrit Cole to Monday’s opener against the Detroit Tigers. This adjustment comes after the Yankees lost 10-2 to the Reds on Saturday. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that the decision aims to give starters extra rest during a prolonged stretch of games. Rodriguez has an ERA of 4.15 in 13 innings so far this season, while Cole, returning from Tommy John surgery, holds a 2.57 ERA in five starts since late May.
- •Rodriguez to start Sunday’s game at 1:35 p.m.
- •Cole moved to Monday’s start against the Tigers at 6:10 p.m.
- •Rodriguez has a 4.15 ERA with 13 innings pitched this season.
- •Cole is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA since returning from surgery.
- •Yankees lost 10-2 to the Reds on Saturday.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees starting Elmer Rodriguez in Sunday's series finale with Reds, bumping Gerrit Cole's start to Monday
"The New York Yankees made a change to their starting rotation as they finish this weekend's series.
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