Yankees promote pitcher Jason Krieger following loss to Padres
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The New York Yankees promoted pitching prospect Jason Krieger to Single-A Tampa following a 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday. The move comes as the team looks to adjust its roster while continuing the current series against San Diego. Krieger, a 6-foot-5 right-handed pitcher, was selected by the Yankees in the 17th round of the 2026 MLB draft. He previously completed his second season at the University of Maine with a 4.57 ERA and 55 strikeouts. Additionally, he recorded a 0.59 ERA and 16 strikeouts over four appearances with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod League this year. The Yankees aim to return to form during their next game against the Padres on Saturday.
- •The New York Yankees lost 3-2 to the San Diego Padres on Friday.
- •Jason Krieger was promoted from the FCL Yankees to Single-A Tampa.
- •The Yankees drafted Krieger 518th overall in the 17th round of the 2026 draft.
- •The two teams continue their series with a game on Saturday.
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"The New York Yankees fell 4-3 to the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, dropping two of three games in the series.Now, the Yankees will have Monday off before beginning a series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.However, before any of that, the Yankees announced some sudden news Sunday night regarding right-handed pitcher and […] The post New York Yankees Announce Sudden Elmer Rodriguez News After Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Yankees started their series against the San Diego Padres on Friday, and it did not go the way they had hoped. They lost to the Padres by a 3-2 final score and will now be looking to bounce back in their next game against them on Saturday.As the Yankees continue their series […] The post New York Yankees Suddenly Promote 21-Year-Old During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:35 AMNew York Yankees Announce Sudden Elmer Rodriguez News After Padres Series
The New York Yankees fell 4-3 to the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, dropping two of three games in the series.Now, the Yankees will have Monday off before beginning a series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.However, before any of that, the Yankees announced some sudden news Sunday night regarding right-handed pitcher and […] The post New York Yankees Announce Sudden Elmer Rodriguez News After Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:25 PMNew York Yankees Suddenly Promote 21-Year-Old During Padres Series
The New York Yankees started their series against the San Diego Padres on Friday, and it did not go the way they had hoped. They lost to the Padres by a 3-2 final score and will now be looking to bounce back in their next game against them on Saturday.As the Yankees continue their series […] The post New York Yankees Suddenly Promote 21-Year-Old During Padres Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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