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Yankees Start Rookie Elmer Rodríguez Against Jacob deGrom in Bronx Opener

Boone’s push for better strike throwing turns Rodríguez’s second start into a test of New York’s near-term rotation plans.

Apr 29, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Elmer Rodriguez (71) pitches during the game between the Rangers and the Yankees at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Elmer Rodríguez makes his second major-league start against Jacob deGrom in the series opener at Yankee Stadium.
  • Aaron Boone said he wants the 22-year-old to throw more strikes after a debut with four walks and two earned runs over four innings.
  • DeGrom enters with a 2.01 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 31.1 innings, and he held New York to one run over six innings in last week’s meeting.
  • The set lines up Will Warren vs. Nathan Eovaldi next, after Eovaldi threw seven scoreless innings against the Yankees in their last matchup, then Ryan Weathers vs. MacKenzie Gore with Gore struggling to a 4.67 ERA.
  • New York is 24-11 and atop the AL East, with Ben Rice out and Paul Goldschmidt starting at first base as the club weighs roles with Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole nearing returns.