Elmer Rodríguez Makes Yankees Debut

0:00It's April 29th, from first pitch to the final out. This is MLB News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Elmer Rodriguez, the Yankees number three prospect and baseball 72nd overall, made his majorly debut Wednesday against the Rangers. At Globe Live Field, the 22-year-old right-hander kept Texas off the board through four innings before loading the bases in the fifth and giving up a two-run, single to Josh Jung. In Triple A, Scranton slash Wooks Bar, Rodriguez dominated with a 1.27 ERA over four starts, walking just seven guys in 21. And a third innings. But in his debut, he issued four free passes, scattered four hits, and notched three strike outs, including one on a double play. Family flew in from Puerto Rico after his late Monday call of notice, making it special as he's just the fourth Puerto Rican starter for the Yankees. He's also the third bronze bomber to debut at 22 or younger, since 2008, joining David

1:02Garcia and Luis Severino. Manager Aaron Boone sees a long career ahead, praising his big arsenal and stuff before the game. Rodriguez might hold down a rotation spot, and so Carlos Rodón returns from his minor league rehab. Rodón tosses Thursday for double a summer set, then at least one more start down there. Rodriguez battled nerves like a vet in his first go, signaling the Yankees future is looking sharp on the mound.