Yankees Pitching Prospect Swiped From Red Sox Gets Key Assignment: Report
Summary
Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, a young pitcher from Puerto Rico, was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees and has quickly moved up the Yankees' ranks. He is now set to start the first game of the Yankees' spring training against the Baltimore Orioles.Key Facts
- Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz was previously the No. 30 prospect in the Boston Red Sox system.
- The Yankees acquired Rodriguez-Cruz from the Red Sox in a trade that involved catcher Carlos Narvaez in December 2024.
- Rodriguez-Cruz has advanced to Triple-A Scranton with the Yankees.
- He will start in the Yankees' opening spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles.
- Rodriguez-Cruz's fastball can reach speeds of up to 98 mph.
- Baseball America ranks him as the No. 2 overall prospect in the Yankees' system.
- MLB Pipeline ranks him as the No. 3 prospect, behind another pitcher, Carlos Lagrange.
- Rodriguez-Cruz is originally from Puerto Rico and was drafted by the Red Sox in 2021.
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