Yankees recall Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A
TL;DR
The Yankees have recalled Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A to fill in for injured pitcher Max Fried, who is sidelined with a left elbow bone bruise. Rodriguez is expected to start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night.
Key points
- Yankees recall Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A
- Max Fried is on the injured list
- Fried has a left elbow bone bruise
- Rodriguez may start against the Toronto Blue Jays
- Fried is shut down from throwing for weeks
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Yankees recall Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A
NEW YORK - Elmer Rodriguez is back in the big leagues, with Yankees' ace lefty Max Fried on the injured list.
Fried is shut down from throwing for the next few weeks due to a left elbow bone bruise, causing him to be pulled after three innings in Wednesday afternoon's start at Baltimore.
The right-handed Rodriguez could slot into Fried's spot for Tuesday night's start against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
Meanwhile, Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole - rehabbing from Tommy John surgery 14 months ago - is due to make another minor league rehab start on Saturday. He's expected to have at least one more such start before moving into the Yanks' rotation.
The Yankees' No. 2 rated organizational prospect per MLB Pipeline, Rodriguez made two starts earlier this season, going 0-1 with a 5.19 ERA, pitching a total of 8.2 innings.
If he starts on Tuesday, Rodriguez, 25, would be in line to start again next Sunday at Yankee Stadium against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Following his diagnosis on Friday, Fried said he was "definitely bummed'' about "missing some time, but overall happy that it doesn't look like it's going to be anything serious.''
The ligament was fine, per Fried's CT scan and MRI results.
"You never want to go on the IL,'' said Fried. "But you also understand the long-term outlook still looks good.''
A general view of the scoreboard before the game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
New York Mets center fielder A.J. Ewing (9) warms up before the game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) in the dug out before the game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) interferes with the swing of New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during the first inning at Citi Field.
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
A view of the socks worn by New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after being called out on strikes to end the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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A general view of the scoreboard before the game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
A general view of the scoreboard before the game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Mets center fielder A.J. Ewing (9) warms up before the game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) in the dug out before the game against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes (35) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (13) interferes with the swing of New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) during the first inning at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
A view of the socks worn by New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) during the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.
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Yankees vs Mets in first Subway Series game of 2026
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after being called out on strikes to end the first inning against the New York Yankees at Citi Field.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Yankees recall Elmer Rodriguez from Triple-A
Q&A
Why was Elmer Rodriguez recalled by the Yankees?
Elmer Rodriguez was recalled to replace Max Fried, who is on the injured list due to a left elbow bone bruise.
What injury is Max Fried dealing with?
Max Fried is dealing with a left elbow bone bruise, which has led to him being shut down from throwing for several weeks.
When is Elmer Rodriguez expected to start for the Yankees?
Elmer Rodriguez is expected to start on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays.
How has Max Fried's injury affected the Yankees' pitching rotation?
Max Fried's injury has created a vacancy in the Yankees' pitching rotation, prompting the recall of Elmer Rodriguez.
