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.
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.”
MLB Social Media Reacts To Rodríguez Move
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.”
Rodríguez was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB debut last month.
Yankees Right Now
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.
New York Yankees Announce Roster Move After Rangers Game