Rookie Yankees pitcher Elmer Rodríguez recently celebrated a memorable moment as two of his cousins, jockeys José Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr., finished first and second in the 152nd Kentucky Derby with their horses Golden Tempo and Renegade, respectively. Rodríguez, who experienced his MLB debut just days prior, expressed that watching the race made him more nervous than pitching in his debut, even leading him to tears. He is set to make his second start against the Rangers, but with Carlos Rodón’s return imminent, his time with the Yankees may be limited. Rodríguez aims to learn from his experiences on the mound, feeling more comfortable after his first outing.
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Yankees’ Elmer Rodriguez Emotional as Cousins Win Kentucky Derby
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