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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 7/5: Everson Pereira Completes the CycleYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/24: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Pitches WellYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/18: Roc Riggio, Spencer Jones HomerYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/13: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Ks 8Yankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 6/7: Cam Schlittler Hums in His Scranton DebutYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 5/24: Rafael Flores Hits 10th HRYankees 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 […]
Continue reading Yankees MILB 4/25: Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz Strikes Out 12