Scouts draw a parallel with what the Phillies have done with lumbering Kyle Schwarber, known for his knowledge of the strike zone.
Rodriguez gave up two runs on five hits over three innings in Friday's Grapefruit League start against the Yankees. He struck out four without walking a batter. The right-hander served up solo shots to Austin Wells and Cody Bellinger in the first inning,
The New York Yankees take on the Minnesota Twins in Grapefruit League action on Thursday afternoon, and they are rolling out a lineup very similar to the one th
It took only two pitches on Friday night for Wells to do damage in the leadoff spot.
Manager Aaron Boone has said he can envision “a number” of in-house hitters becoming the Yankees leadoff hitter this year.
Facing an opposing club for the first time since last year’s World Series, Gerrit Cole said it was “a surprise” to make a fourth trip to the mound in his spring debut on Friday -- but a welcome one, because it meant he’d been efficient.