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Yankees Push Gerrit Cole Back One Day as Rookie Rodriguez Takes Loss in 4-1 Defeat

The rotation change is a deliberate rest move intended to protect Cole’s workload during a 16-game stretch without an off-day.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (r.) reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Reds on June 21, 2026, Image 2 shows Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (37) is greeted by his teammates after he scored on his three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Yankees on June 21, 2026, Image 3 shows Elmer Rodriguez walks off the mound after being pulled by Yankees manager Aaron Boone during the fifth inning against the Reds on June 21, 2026
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Overview

  • The Yankees scratched Gerrit Cole for Sunday and shifted the rotation so he would pitch Monday in Detroit, and Cole told reporters he is healthy and ready to go.
  • Top prospect Elmer Rodríguez started in Cole’s place on Sunday and was charged with the loss after Tyler Stephenson hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning.
  • New York fell 4-1 to the Cincinnati Reds, marking consecutive losses and a short series defeat at Yankee Stadium.
  • The offense continued a prolonged drought with runners in scoring position, going hitless in an extended stretch that left scoring opportunities unconverted.
  • The club called the change a process-driven decision to manage veteran workload during the 16-game run without an off-day and to protect Cole after his recent return from an elbow issue.