Overview
- The Yankees, which announced the move Wednesday before the series finale in Texas, recalled right-hander Elmer Rodríguez and designated outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment.
- Rodríguez made his MLB debut against the Rangers and worked four innings, giving the club an early look at a touted young arm.
- Grichuk, 34, appeared in 16 games for New York and hit .194 with a .535 OPS across 33 plate appearances.
- A designation for assignment removes a player from the 40-man roster and starts a five-day window for a trade, release, or placement on waivers.
- Grichuk once hit 22 or more home runs in four straight seasons with St. Louis and Toronto, which could draw interest from teams seeking a right-handed outfield bat.