New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers: Elmer Rodríguez vs. Jacob deGrom

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TAMPA, FL - MARCH 22: Elmer Rodríguez (35) of the New York Yankees pitches during a spring training workout on March 22, 2026 at the New York Yankees Minor League Complex in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Didn’t we just do this? There’s a big feeling of deja vu in the air in The Bronx tonight, as the Yankees take on the Rangers for the second time in the last week after taking two out of three at Globe Life Field in Arlington last week.

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That will give rookie starter Elmer Rodríguez a chance at redemption after taking the loss in his major league debut on April 29 against the Rangers, allowing two runs in four innings. There are clear areas he’ll be looking to improve in his debut in pinstripes today, especially in the walk department. For a guy who was generally billed as having solid command in the minor leagues, Rodríguez struggled to throw strikes amidst the nerves of his big league debut and will look to give himself a better chance of succeeding today by doing so. With Carlos Rodón on the cusp of returning, this might be his last shot to prove himself for a while.

But while he faced a good pitcher in Nathan Eovaldi last time, it’s nothing compared to the wizardry opposing him tonight in two-time Cy Young Jacob deGrom. Through six starts, the former Met has a 2.01 ERA (185 ERA+) and 2.92 FIP in 31.1 innings with 40 strikeouts. His last start? Also against the Yankees, where he allowed one run in six innings but was outdueled by Cam Schlittler.

Ben Rice is still out of the lineup with the hand injury he suffered on Sunday, so Paul Goldschmidt gets another start at first base. Trent Grisham leads off, followed by Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Jasson Domínguez. After JC Escarra caught Rodríguez in his first start, he’ll work with Austin Wells today.

Evan Carter’s the new leadoff hitter for Texas as they balance a lineup that now has both Wyatt Lnagford and Josh Smith on the injured list. Corey Seager and Josh Jung follow, with Joc Pederson at DH and cleaning up. Ezequiel Duran, Jake Burger, Alejandro Osuna, Danny Jansen, and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen round out the lineup.

How to watch

Location: Yankee Stadium — The Bronx, NY

First pitch: 7:05 pm ET

TV broadcast: YES, Rangers Sports Network

Radio broadcast: WFAN 660/101.9 FM, WADO 1280 (NYY), 105.3 The Fan, KLFC 1270 (TEX)

Online stream: MLB.tv (out-of-market only)

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