Tag: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz

Yankees MILB 7/5: Everson Pereira Completes the Cycle

Notes: 1B/3B Jeimer Candelario was signed to a minor league deal after being released by the Cincinnati Reds. Candelario, a 31-year-old switch-hitter, hit a robust .113/.198/.213 (10 wRC+ – they give you nine points just for spelling your name right)  in 91 plate appearances for the Reds this season. Yay. In an ill-advised deal, the […]

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Yankees MILB 6/24: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Pitches Well

Notes: A trio of players made rehab appearances in the FCL today. None are on the Pipeline Top 30 list, though Facundo and Arias have received blurbs in the past on Fangraphs. OF JoJo Jackson was their 17th-round pick in the 2024 draft. He played in six games for Low-A Tampa last season, going 4-for-21 without an […]

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Yankees MILB 6/18: Roc Riggio, Spencer Jones Homer

Notes: Utilityman Pablo Reyes was outrighted to Scranton after clearing waivers. As a general reminder, I am not a scout. I don’t work for the Yankees. When I hype up someone like Jesus Rodriguez, I can’t tell you how the Yankees feel about him internally. Guess what? Nobody who writes or talks about these guys has any […]

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Yankees MILB 6/13: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Ks 8

Notes: No news. Injury Log Scranton (33-31) (Stayed hot by defeating Syracuse, 10-3. The Railriders crushed Frankie Montas (1.2 IP, 7 H, 8 R, 1 BB, 1 K)) C Jesus Rodriguez: 3-for-5, 2 2B (11), R Rodriguez is amazing. This is his 8th 3-hit effort this season and 18th multi-hit game. The new triple slash […]

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Yankees MILB 6/7: Cam Schlittler Hums in His Scranton Debut

Notes: A few days ago, OF Brando Mayea was pulled from the game due to an apparent injury. Today, he was placed on the FCL’s injured list. Ranked #26 by MLB Pipeline, the 19-year-old is hitting .297/.373/.500 (132 wRC+) with three homers and 19 runs scored. This is his second season in the FCL, but he was […]

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Yankees MILB 5/24: Rafael Flores Hits 10th HR

Notes: Nothing to see here. Injury Log Scranton (22-26) (Lost to Nashville, 12-5) C Jesus Rodriguez: 0-for-4, BB, K Rodriguez’s hitting streak is snapped at 13. He is now hitting only .376 with a .943 OPS at this level. 1B Dominic Smith: 3-for-5, 3B (1), 2 R, 2 SB (3), K DH Alex Jackson: 0-for-4, K LF Jose […]

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Yankees MILB 5/10: Everson Pereira is Scorching

Notes: I have nothing to offer you. Injury Log Scranton (18-18) (Split a doubleheader against Rochester) Game 1 (Won, 7-6, in 8 innings) DH Cooper Hummel: 1-for-4 The veteran was activated off the injured list today.   PR-DH Andrew Velazquez: 0-for-0 CF Everson Pereira: 1-for-3, 2 R, BB 1B T.J. Rumfield: 1-for-3, R, HBP, K   PR Ismael Munguia: 0-for-0, […]

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Yankees MILB 5/2: Spencer Jones Goes Yard

Notes: With Jazz Chisholm Jr. out until early-to-mid June or longer, the opportunity is there for Jorbit Vivas to make an impression. I won’t ignore the fact that it will eventually open a spot for DJ LeMahieu. Beyond that, your depth is Braden Shewmake (activated off the IL today and on the 40-man), Jake Gatewood, and Andrew Velazquez. If anyone dares to ask […]

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Yankees MILB 4/25: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Strikes Out 12

Notes: Some pitching promotions to announce. LHP Will Brian and RHP Cole Ayers are coming to Somerset from Hudson Valley. RHP Tony Rossi was promoted from Tampa to Hudson Valley. In his debut season, the 25-year-old Rossi (undrafted free agent, 2024) was predictably overwhelming Low-A hitters (7.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 12 K). The 26-year-old Brian […]

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Yankees MILB 4/18: Roderick Arias Hits a Slam

Notes: I don’t typically write much about releases, as they happen often (especially in the lower minors and DSL), but I saw today that the Yankees released RHP Kristofer Bow, their 14th-round pick in 2022. Bow didn’t lack talent, but control is an issue. Last season, for Tampa, he went 3-2 with a pair of saves […]

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