Yankees rotate pitching staff, Elmer Rodríguez to start Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Yankees have pushed Gerrit Cole's next start to Monday in Detroit to provide extra rest, citing concerns regarding his elbow recovery. Rookie Elmer Rodríguez will make his third start of the season in the series finale against the Reds. Rodríguez has struggled with control, carrying a 14.1-percent walk rate. Jake Bird has been optioned to Scranton to accommodate the change in the rotation, as the Yankees manage their pitching amid a competitive season.
- •Gerrit Cole's start delayed to Monday for additional rest.
- •Elmer Rodríguez will start Sunday against the Reds.
- •Rodríguez's control issues have raised concerns for his future.
- •Jake Bird has been sent to Scranton as part of the rotation change.
- •Yankees aim to manage pitching health amid a tight race.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Gerrit Cole’s start pushed back, Elmer Rodríguez to pitch Sunday with Jake Bird demoted
"The Yankees shuffle the rotation to give the horses a little extra rest.
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