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Yankees DFA Grichuk, debut Rodriguez, Stanton to IL

4/30/2026

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Yankees Designate Grichuk

The Yankees designated outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment, opening a roster spot for Elmer Rodríguez’s debut in Arlington, Texas.
Grichuk was hitting .194 with no homers and two RBIs in 16 games after a February minor-league deal.
Rodríguez, 22, replaced Luis Gil, who was sent to Triple-A after a 7-4 loss to the Astros.
Jasson Domínguez was called up while Giancarlo Stanton entered the 10-day injured list with a strained calf.

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Boone Wants Starts

Manager Aaron Boone said Rodriguez should get at least two major-league starts before left-hander Carlos Rodón returns from elbow surgery.
Scout Erik Boland graded Rodriguez’s four-seam fastball a 70 on the 20-80 scale, typically 94-95 mph.
Rodriguez employs a six-pitch arsenal—four-seamer, sinker, slider, cutter, curveball and changeup—to disrupt hitters.
In Triple-A he posted a 1.27 ERA over four starts, striking out 20, walking seven, and recording a 56.3 % ground-ball rate.

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Boone Recalls Rodríguez

Aaron Boone announced Elmer Rodríguez will be recalled from Triple-A for Wednesday debut versus the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Rodríguez posted a 1.27 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and a 20:7 K/BB ratio over 21.1 innings.
Boone said Rodríguez could get a second start next week, though his stint will be brief.
The window reflects the Yankees’ plan to activate Carlos Rodón and Gerrit Cole from the injured list soon.

History

Historical Context

After promoting rookie left-hander Andy Pettitte on April 29, 1995, the Yankees turned a modest 74-70 finish into a 92-win 1996 season, with Pettitte leading the AL with 21 victories and helping launch the late-1990s dynasty anchored by the Core Four. Manager Aaron Boone now mirrors that strategy, elevating 22-year-old Elmer Rodríguez to the rotation.

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Yankees Designate Grichuk

The Yankees designated outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment, opening a roster spot for Elmer Rodríguez’s debut in Arlington, Texas.
Grichuk was hitting .194 with no homers and two RBIs in 16 games after a February minor-league deal.
Rodríguez, 22, replaced Luis Gil, who was sent to Triple-A after a 7-4 loss to the Astros.
Jasson Domínguez was called up while Giancarlo Stanton entered the 10-day injured list with a strained calf.

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