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Elmer Rodriguez Must Make the Most of His Next Start as Yankees' Reinforcements Near

New York Yankees On SI·Devon Platana·about 1 month ago
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Elmer Rodríguez finally made his long-awaited MLB debut earlier this week when the Yankees visited the Rangers at Globe Life Field. Although early nerves got the better of him and New York eventually lost the game, Rodríguez's potential was on display as the game progressed, leaving Yankees fans hopeful that the best is yet to come. Rodríguez's ongoing call-up stems from Luis Gil's departure from the starting rotation after the veteran righty struggled throughout April. While the 22-year-old's arm was needed to help the Yankees' shorthanded unit, reinforcements are looming as injured hurlers Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole get healthier with each passing day. On Friday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told NY Daily News Sports ' Gary Phillips that Rodón's next rehab start with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre could be his last , potentially putting him in a spot to rejoin the rotation next week. Meanwhile, Cole will likely make another start with High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday.…

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