Yankees call up rookie right-handed pitcher Brendan Beck

Prior to Thursday afternoon’s game against the Rangers, the Yankees called up right-handed pitcher Brendan Beck. The 27-year-old has been with triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre all season, and will likely make his big league debut against Texas.

Across seven starts and 37 innings to this point in 2026, Beck’s results have been so-so. The righty has managed a 5.11 ERA and 4.61 FIP against triple-A hitters, numbers hampered by a couple of rough starts, though his most recent effort saw him toss seven innings of two-run ball. His season debut saw him strike out nine batters in five shutout frames.

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Beck also pitched in this year’s World Baseball Classic for Great Britain, where he tossed four scoreless and hitless frames in his lone start for the tournament. Beck features a four-pitch mix, headlined by a decent slider that moves well in both directions. His excellent command, however, shines brighter on the scouting report than any of his individual pitches do, as his fastball sits in the low 90s, and the curve just does enough to get him by.

Beck’s call up is likely a short-term look, to see if the 27-year-old can provide support in a long relief or sport start capacity. Carlos Rodón is slated to be activated and make his season debut on Sunday, a move that will likely reclaim Beck’s spot on the roster. With Ryan Weathers scratched for the start Thursday, Paul Blackburn is scheduled to start for the Yankees, with Beck likely coming in to be the bulk pitcher against Texas.

Assuming he does make an appearance, it will be the right-hander’s Major League debut, as the Yankees look to take the series against the Rangers, and build on their thin lead in the American League East.