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NYY •
about 4 hours ago
The 33-year-old southpaw scattered five hits on the evening and did not walk a batter. He threw 75 pitches in the outing, 51 of those for strikes, while sitting 92-94 mph with his fastball and topping out at 95 mph. The expectation had been that Rodón would make one additional minor league rehab start before joining the Yankees’ rotation, though it’s possible his timeline gets pushed up given how dominant he was on Thursday.
Source: MiLB
NYY • SS
1 day ago
There’s a chance Volpe is activated to make his season debut during Friday’s series opener against the Orioles. Jasson Domínguez (elbow) requiring a trip to the injured list would be the easiest path to freeing up a roster spot. The 25-year-old’s biggest concern going forward is going to be holding off New York’s top prospect, George Lombard Jr., who was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre earlier this week and could be ready for the majors later this summer.
NYY •
1 day ago
Rodriguez walked two in the first, but he was saved in the middle of those on an odd caught stealing from Brandon Nimmo that should have obstruction on Jazz Chisholm Jr. except that it also should have been interference on the batter for getting in the catcher’s way. Neither was called, and maybe it all worked out in the end. Rodriguez went on to pitch out of a bases loaded jam in the second before easy third and fourth innings. The fifth opened with a HBP and a walk, which should have gotten him lifted. However, he was left in to allow two singles afterwards, putting the Yankees down 2-0. He was replaced then, and Brent Headrick retired three in a two to strand both baserunners. Rodriguez is expected to make at least one more start before Carlos Rodón returns to take over his spot.
NYY • LF
1 day ago
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters afterwards that initial X-rays were inconclusive, which means Domínguez will undergo additional imaging, including a CT scan, prior to Friday’s series opener against the Orioles back in New York. He added that he was in a great deal of pain when he left the contest after being hit by a pitch. It sounds like there’s a chance he manages to avoid the injured list, but that’s hardly a lock. There should be a definitive update on his status later this week.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY • LF
1 day ago
It’s an encouraging update after Domínguez underwent X-rays that came back negative for any fractures following a hit-by-pitch. He’ll undergo additional imaging prior to Friday’s series opener against the Orioles back in New York to ensure that he isn’t dealing with any hairline fractures or other issues. It sounds like there’s a chance he manages to avoid the injured list, but that’s hardly a lock. There should be a definitive update on his status later this week.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY • LF
1 day ago
Domínguez was hit on the inside of his left elbow while batting left-handed on Wednesday. He was able to stay in the game and run the bases, but he was removed when the Yankees went back out into the field. We’ll wait to hear if there is any concern for a trip to the injured list.
Source: Erik Boland
NYY •
1 day ago
Cole struck out three and didn’t walk anybody while throwing 45 of his 60 pitches for strikes. He did allow two home runs, which means he’s allowed four home runs in his three rehab starts, but the Yankees care far more about the health of his arm and his pitch count. Cole should push over 70 pitches in his next outing.
NYY • C
1 day ago
It’s a standard rest day for a catcher with a day game after a night game. It’s unfortunate that it comes after Wells had a solid performance on Tuesday night, but hopefully he can carry that over after the brief off day. J.C. Escarra will catch and bat seventh.
NYY •
1 day ago
This move was reported on Tuesday, but is now official. Rodriguez will make his MLB debut against the Rangers, but is not a recommended add in most redraft fantasy leagues because this could be his only start before the Yankees get Carlos Rodon back in the rotation.
NYY • DH
1 day ago
Grichuk was designated for assignment to make room for Elmer Rodriguez, who is going to start on Wednesday in his MLB debut. However, with Anthony Volpe set to come off the injured list this week, Jose Caballero can begin to play more outfield against left-handed pitching, which means the Yankees no longer have a need for Grichuk.
NYY • RF
2 days ago
Judge knocked a base hit in the first inning and scored the first run of the game on a double by Cody Bellinger. He later extended the Yankees’ lead in the ninth with a solo blast off Cole Winn, a 424-foot shot. The home run ties him for the MLB lead at 12. The 34-year-old star is hitting .262/.392/.645 with 25 runs scored, 20 RBI, and five steals to go with the dozen homers across 131 plate appearances.
NYY • C
2 days ago
Wells knocked a base hit in the fifth inning, then gave the Yankees an insurance run in the seventh with a solo homer off Jalen Beeks. The 26-year-old backstop is up to three homers while slashing .200/.345/.343 with six runs and five RBI across 87 plate appearances.
NYY •
2 days ago
Bednar worked through some trouble for the second straight night in Texas. He was given a three-run lead to work with in the ninth for the save chance. After one quick out, an error put a runner on base before Danny Jansen tripled to bring home a run. Bednar then hit a batter, then allowed a base hit to cut the lead by one and put the tying run on second. He finally escaped with a ground-ball double play for his ninth save of the season.
NYY •
2 days ago
Schlittler continues to be lights out on the mound. He held the Rangers scoreless over six frames on Tuesday, scattering three hits and two walks. He saw the most danger in the sixth inning, when he allowed the first two batters to reach on a hit and a walk. Schlittler struck out the next batter and induced a popout and a flyout to escape the jam, ending his day at 92 pitches while striking out eight on 17 whiffs. The 25-year-old right-hander will take a 1.51 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and a 49/6 K/BB ratio across 41 2/3 innings into a start against the Orioles in New York on Monday.
NYY • C
2 days ago
Lombard earns a promotion to the doorstep of the majors after hitting .324/.414/.595 with 12 extra-base hits, including four homers, and four steals in 19 games for Double-A Somerset. The 20-year-old former first-round pick is ready to play in the majors right now from a defensive standpoint and could push Anthony Volpe for New York’s starting shortstop job later this summer.
Source: Jack Curry
NYY • Pitcher • #57
2 days ago
Chivilli hit the injured list with shoulder discomfort over the weekend and is going to be shut down until at least mid-May before he’s cleared to resume throwing. He’s likely going to be out until some point in May, barring any setbacks.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY • DH
3 days ago
As expected, Stanton hits the injured list after suffering the “mild” strain during Friday’s game against the Astros. It’s feasible this could be a short stint on the list for the 36-year-old slugger, and it’s possible — although far from a guarantee — that he’s back in the New York lineup by the early portion of May.
NYY •
3 days ago
Rodón was up to 65 pitches in his last rehab outing, so the thought was that the Yankees would let him throw one more time on Thursday and then potentially rejoin the rotation. It seems like he’ll make one more rehab start next week, probably on Tuesday the 5th or Wednesday the 6th, and then return to the Yankees the week of May 11th.
Source: Talkin’ Yanks
NYY •
3 days ago
Instead, the Yankees will call up starting pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez to make his MLB debut on Wednesday. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has confirmed that Warren is not dealing with any injury but that the team is just realigning its rotation. That realignment has not yet been announced, but the Yankees could just push Warren and Ryan Weathers back one day each, which would allow them to start against Baltimore along with Max Fried and Cam Schlittler.
Source: Gary Phillips
NYY •
3 days ago
The 21-year-old is off to a great start at Triple-A, posting a 1.27 ERA and 0.89 WHIP in 21 1/3 innings. He has just 20 strikeouts over that stretch, so he has yet to show the swing-and-miss upside that he displayed at Double-A last year. It may eventually become a larger part of his game, but it’s fair to wonder how many bats he’s going to miss right away at the big league level. The Yankees also have Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole on their way back in a couple of weeks, so this will likely be a short audition for Rodríguez. That makes him hard to add in fantasy leagues outside of deeper leagues, where you’d be willing to stream him for this debut.
Source: Talkin’ Yanks
NYY • Infielder • #12
3 days ago
Schuemann will come up to take Giancarlo Stanton’s (calf) spot on the active roster. However, Schuemann is hitting .203/.362/.297 in 96 plate appearances at Triple-A this season, so it seems likely that he will just be sent down later this week when Anthony Volpe (shoulder) comes off the IL.
NYY •
3 days ago
Fried allowed four hits, walked two and struck out five while improving to 4-1 with a 2.09 ERA on the season. He’s 23-6 in his first year and a month as a Yankee. Boston’s Garrett Crochet, at 21-8, is the only other pitcher with at least 19 wins since the beginning of 2025. Fried will face the Orioles this weekend.
NYY •
3 days ago
Bednar was very lucky it was Joc Pederson at the plate when Jazz Chisholm Jr. booted a grounder to second with one on and no outs. The slow-footed Pederson was originally called safe with Bednar covering on the late throw, but after a very long replay, the call was reversed. Chisholm later committed what could have been his second error of the inning if not for the reversal, allowing Josh Smith to reach. Alejandro Osuna singled in a run afterwards, but Ezequiel Duran then grounded out to end the game. The save was Bednar’s eighth in nine tries.
NYY • RF
3 days ago
Judge has 47 career two-homer games, but this is just his 11th two-double game. It’s the 12th time he’s had three extra-base hits. His 11th homer of this season put him at 379 for his career. He overtook Matt Williams tonight and moved into a tie with Orlando Cepeda and Tony Perez for 75th place on the all-time list. As far as doubles, with Nos. 207 and 208 tonight, he’s now just nine away from cracking the top 1000 of all-time, at least according to Baseball Reference.
NYY • DH
3 days ago
Stanton underwent an MRI earlier on Monday that revealed a low-grade calf strain. He’ll need some additional time off to put the issue to bed, but isn’t expected to require a lengthy absence. The 36-year-old veteran’s departure opens the door for Jasson Domínguez to continue getting opportunities at DH against right-handed pitching.
Source: Bryan Hoch
NYY • SS
3 days ago
Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reported over the weekend that Volpe would rejoin the Yankees this week. That could still happen, but he remains on a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset for at least the next couple days. It sounds like New York has yet to make a decision on his status for this weekend’s series against the Orioles. His return in the next couple days could come down to whether Giancarlo Stanton (calf) needs a trip to the injured list, which would open up a roster spot.
Source: Chris Kirschner
NYY •
3 days ago
Cole built up his pitch count to 52 in his previous rehab outing for High-A Hudson Valley last Thursday as he continues to progress towards a mid-to-late May return to New York’s rotation. There won’t be any public Statcast data from this next rehab outing, but there should be some reporting on his velocity and how he sustains it deeper into the contest.
Source: Erik Boland
NYY •
3 days ago
There was a chance that Rodón would be summoned to make his season debut later this week after throwing 65 pitches in his previous rehab start last Friday. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw, who is coming back from offseason elbow surgery, will get at least one additional tune-up outing to continue building up his pitch count and stamina before making his season debut in early May.
Source: Erik Boland
NYY • DH
3 days ago
Stanton remains on the bench for the third consecutive contest with Jasson Domínguez, who is at DH and hitting sixth on Monday night, coming up from Triple-A to face a couple right-handed starters this week. There’s been zero indication the Yankees are going to place Stanton on the injured list, but it feels almost inevitable if he’s not going to be ready to go in a couple days. The 36-year-old will continue receiving treatment and resting as he continues to recover from a right calf issue that cropped up last week.
Source: MLB.com