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Yankees' Rodríguez Shines, Set for World Baseball Classic

2/27/2026

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Yankees pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez will pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic after a strong outing against the Braves, where he struck out four and allowed two runs in three innings during a 7-3 victory.
Rodríguez expressed excitement about pitching in front of his family in San Juan on March 9.
Giancarlo Stanton is on track for his spring debut despite managing elbow tendinitis, with Manager Aaron Boone noting his progress.
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk is expected to join the team after signing a minor league deal.

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Yankees pitching prospect Elmer Rodríguez will pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic after a strong outing against the Braves, where he struck out four and allowed two runs in three innings during a 7-3 victory.
Rodríguez expressed excitement about pitching in front of his family in San Juan on March 9.
Giancarlo Stanton is on track for his spring debut despite managing elbow tendinitis, with Manager Aaron Boone noting his progress.
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk is expected to join the team after signing a minor league deal.