New York Yankees Announce Roster News Before Pirates Series

On Sunday, the New York Yankees played two games (at home) against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After losing 8-2 in the afternoon, they were able to avoid a sweep and win 2-1 in the finale.

Due to the doubleheader, the Yankees were able to carry a 27th man on the roster.

They called up Elmer Rodríguez.

Greg Joyce of The New York Post wrote (before the second game): “Yankees will call up Elmer Rodriguez as the 27th man for Game 2 against the Dodgers. This way they don’t have to burn an option when they send him back down and can push Weathers back to fill the hole that had been on Tuesday vs. Pirates.”

That said, Rodríguez did not appear in the game.

New York Yankees Announce Roster News

GettyElmer Rodriguez #71 of the New York Yankees throws a pitch during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on April 29, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

It’s now been announced that Rodríguez has been sent back down to Triple-A before Monday’s series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following today’s doubleheader, the Yankees returned “27th Man” RHP Elmer Rodríguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”

Rodríguez made his MLB debut earlier this season.

The 22-year-old has gone 0-2 with a 4.76 ERA in four starts.

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