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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 16: The New York Yankees meet on the mound with Yerry De los Santos #73 during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 6-2. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Texas Rangers (at home) in the Bronx.
They are coming off a 7-4 victory on Tuesday.
Following Tuesday’s game, the Yankees announced that they had optioned Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A.
Talkin’ Yanks wrote: “Elmer Rodriguez is going back down to Triple-A after two starts in the big leagues”
Elmer Rodriguez is going back down to Triple-A after two starts in the big leagues
UPDATE: Santos was optioned back to Triple-A (after Wednesday’s game).
The Yankees have now announced that they are calling up Yerry de los Santos.
They wrote (via X): “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees recalled RHP Yerry de los Santos (#73) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees recalled RHP Yerry de los Santos (#73) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Santos is in his second season playing for the Yankees.
He pitched in one game last month.
Social Media Reacts To Santos News
GettyJ.C. Escarra #25 and Yerry De los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees celebrate the win over the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The New York Yankees defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-1.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@BronxBomberBall: “There it is. YdlS to the pen for a few days before Rodon is recalled.”
@Luigi__457: “Should have been Yovanny Cruz.”
@t_mporal: “This guy gets essentially ZERO swing and misses, he gives up so much contact.”
@RasheeTouchdown: “He was nasty a few times last year let’s see if he gets a chance to show it again today”
@NYY_Brian: “Fresh pen arm before Rodon returns”
GettyYerry De los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees in action against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees won 6-2.
Before the Yankees, Santos spent the first two seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Over 74 career games, he has gone 1-5 with a 3.80 ERA.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com wrote: “Yerry De Los Santos just arrived at Yankee Stadium. He’ll be in the bullpen tonight after Elmer Rodriguez was optioned yesterday. Carlos Rodón will be added to the rotation this upcoming turn.”
Yerry De Los Santos just arrived at Yankee Stadium. He’ll be in the bullpen tonight after Elmer Rodriguez was optioned yesterday. Carlos Rodón will be added to the rotation this upcoming turn.
Yankees Ahead Of Wednesday’s Game
GettyYerry De los Santos #73 of the New York Yankees reacts during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on July 31, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees are the first-place team in the American League East with a 25-11 record in 36 games.
They are 13-5 in 18 games at home (and 12-6 on the road).
Following two more games with the Rangers, the Yankees will visit the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night in Wisconsin.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar