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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 05: Elmer Rodríguez #71 of the New York Yankees pauses before pitching against the Texas Rangers during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 05, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees played the Texas Rangers (in the Bronx) for the first game of their series.
The Yankees won by a score of 7-4.
Elmer Rodríguez went 4.2 innings, allowing six hits, four walks and three runs.
Elmer Rodriguez talks his rough start and how he bounced back in the outing tonight:
Following the game, the Yankees announced a roster move with Rodríguez.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Elmer Rodríguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Elmer Rodríguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
MLB Social Media Reacts To Rodríguez Move
GettyElmer Rodríguez #71 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Texas Rangers during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 05, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@boonieburner: “can’t wait to see how he continues to develop!! until next time 🫶🏾”
@JMC9787: “Rodon time. Happy Elmer got it together tonight and finished strong. Something for him to build on.”
@MikeDro_: “I believe Elmer can make the proper adjustments. Look at how far Schlittler and Warren have come”
@mzxeternal: “He’s got a bright future! That slider is a killer pitch! But he definitely needs some time to grow in AAA. Hope he takes this experience and learns from it. He’s got great potential. Took a lot of poise to settle down tonight.”
@Yanksland: “Gotta be bringing a RP before Rodon is back. Very good signs from Rodriguez tonight little whacky with a lot of his off speed stuff but the arsenal plays.”
@BronxBomberBall: “Expected move with Rodon on schedule for a weekend activation. Likely someone like de los Santos for some added bullpen depth until then.”
@elyankeelover: “Simply had to be done. Good for him proving he’s worthy enough to work on. he’s got great stuff, just capture that control.”
GettyElmer Rodriguez #71 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on May 01, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Rodríguez was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB debut last month.
Yankees Right Now
GettyElmer Rodriguez #71 of the New York Yankees walks to the dugout prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
The Yankees have won 15 out of their last 17 games (and five in a row).
They are the first-place team in the American League East with a 25-11 record in 36 games.
After two more games against the Rangers, the Yankees will head to Milwaukee for a series with the Brewers on Friday.
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