Yariel Rodríguez shut the Yankees out over 4 2/3 innings on Sunday. He scattered four hits, walked one batter, and struck out four in a no-decision.
Rodríguez did well to put Monday’s disaster against the Orioles behind him to turn in a good start. His slider and curveball were each almost two ticks harder on average and they combined to force seven swings-and-misses. Those breakers are excellent, but Rodríguez has not thrown more than 83 pitches in any outing all year, so wins and innings will be harder to come by.