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Elmer Rodriguez to make Yankees history not done since Deivi Garcia with MLB debut
TL;DR
Elmer Rodriguez will make his Major League debut as the starting pitcher for the New York Yankees against the Texas Rangers. This marks a historic moment for the Yankees, as it hasn't happened since Deivi Garcia.
Key points
- Elmer Rodriguez announced as Yankees starter for Wednesday
- Rodriguez is the Yankees' third-ranked prospect
- He will debut against the Texas Rangers
- This is the first debut since Deivi Garcia
- Will Warren's next start is postponed to the weekend
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Pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez was announced as Wednesday's starter for the New York Yankees.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed the news on Tuesday's episode of the podcast Talkin' Yanks.
Rodriguez, New York's third-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline, will make his Major League debut on the road against the Texas Rangers.
Presumably, Rodriguez's start means that the Yankees will push Will Warren's next outing to this weekend against the Baltimore Orioles. Warren has started the season strong -- regardless, this is an exciting update for the Yankees and their fans.
"At 22 years and 254 days old tomorrow, Elmer Rodriguez will be the youngest player to pitch for the Yankees since Deivi Garcia in 2021," MLB.com's Sarah Langs wrote on X.
More: Shohei Ohtani deemed more valuable than Aaron Judge in recent ESPN discussion piece
Q&A
Who is Elmer Rodriguez and what is his significance to the Yankees?
Elmer Rodriguez is the New York Yankees' third-ranked prospect and will be making his Major League debut, a significant event as it hasn't occurred for the team since Deivi Garcia.
When is Elmer Rodriguez's MLB debut scheduled?
Elmer Rodriguez's MLB debut is scheduled for Wednesday, where he will start against the Texas Rangers.
What impact does Rodriguez's debut have on Will Warren's pitching schedule?
Rodriguez's start means that Will Warren's next outing will be pushed to the weekend against the Baltimore Orioles.