New York Yankees @ Arizona Diamondbacks: Gerrit Cole vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
The Yankees will be without Aaron Judge for this series in the desert.
San Diego, California - September 6, 2026 – In tonight's Yankees vs. Diamondbacks matchup, Gerrit Cole will be tasked with replacing Aaron Judge, who is currently sidelined with a calf strain. Cole has faced challenges in his last two starts, surrendering seven home runs, a career-high. However, he has a solid track record with an 8-9 record and a 3.67 ERA in 20 starts.
The Yankees will rely on Cole to get back on track, particularly with a pitching staff that includes Eduardo Rodriguez, who is having a stellar season. Rodriguez, in his third year of a $80 million deal with Arizona, is 15-6 with a 2.62 ERA in 30 starts against the Yankees. The Yankees will need to adjust their lineup, moving right-handed hitters into positions against left-handed pitchers, and they'll hope their left-handed power hitters, Cody Bellinger and Spencer Jones, can step up for their team.
The Diamondbacks' defense needs to improve after recent struggles, and they'll count on their strong lineup, led by Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Nolan Arenado, to provide offensive support. The game will be broadcast on YES, DBACKS.TV, and WFAN 660/101.9 FM.
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