Yankees to promote pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez for MLB debut: Source

ARLINGTON, Texas — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said in February that he believed top pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez had a “bright future” as an MLB starter. Rodríguez’s first opportunity to prove Boone right has arrived.The Yankees will promote Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to the majors for his debut Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, a league source told The Athletic. The 22-year-old righty’s chance comes after the Yankees demoted 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Luis Gil to Triple A on Sunday.Advertisement