New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers: Elmer Rodríguez vs. Jacob deGrom

TL;DR

The New York Yankees face the Texas Rangers tonight with rookie Elmer Rodríguez starting against Jacob deGrom. Rodríguez aims for redemption after a tough debut against the Rangers last week.

Key points

Elmer Rodríguez is starting for the Yankees
Jacob deGrom has a 2.01 ERA this season
The game is at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx

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TAMPA, FL - MARCH 22: Elmer Rodríguez (35) of the New York Yankees pitches during a spring training workout on March 22, 2026 at the New York Yankees Minor League Complex in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Didn’t we just do this? There’s a big feeling of deja vu in the air in The Bronx tonight, as the Yankees take on the Rangers for the second time in the last week after taking two out of three at Globe Life Field in Arlington last week. That will give rookie starter Elmer Rodríguez a chance at redemption after taking the loss in his major league debut on April 29 against the Rangers, allowing two runs in four innings. There are clear areas he’ll be looking to improve in his debut in pinstripes today, especially in the walk department. For a guy who was generally billed as having solid command in the minor leagues, Rodríguez struggled to throw strikes amidst the nerves of his big league debut and will look to give himself a better chance of succeeding today by doing so. With Carlos Rodón on the cusp of returning, this might be his last shot to prove himself for a while. But while he faced a good pitcher in Nathan Eovaldi last time, it’s nothing compared to the wizardry opposing him tonight in two-time Cy Young Jacob deGrom. Through six starts, the former Met has a 2.01 ERA (185 ERA+) and 2.92 FIP in 31.1 innings with 40 strikeouts. His last start? Also against the Yankees, where he allowed one run in six innings but was outdueled by . is still out of the lineup with the hand injury he suffered on Sunday, so gets another start at first base. leads off, followed by , , and . After JC Escarra caught Rodríguez in his first start, he’ll work with today. ’s the new leadoff hitter for as they balance a lineup that now has both Wyatt Lnagford and on the injured list. and follow, with at DH and cleaning up. , , , , and veteran outfielder round out the lineup. **How to watch** **Location**: Yankee Stadium — The Bronx, NY **First pitch**: 7:05 pm ET **TV broadcast**: YES, Rangers Sports Network **Radio broadcast**: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 (NYY), 105.3 The Fan, KLFC 1270 (TEX) **Online stream**: MLB.tv (out-of-market only) For updates, follow us on , , and , and like us on .

Q&A

What time is the Yankees vs. Rangers game on March 22, 2026?

The game starts at 7:05 PM ET.

How did Elmer Rodríguez perform in his major league debut?

Elmer Rodríguez allowed two runs in four innings during his debut against the Rangers.

What is Jacob deGrom's ERA this season?

Jacob deGrom has a 2.01 ERA through six starts this season.