The Daily Round Up: 8/4/26
- Carlos Peña
- 1 day ago
- 5 min read
Daily Recap of Games from the Yankees Farm System!
Note: Yankees make several moves affecting the farm system.
The news around The Evil Empire was George Lombard's debut, and man was it an impressive one!
Pico Kohn comes off the IL, he's been out since his first start. Core Jackson also came off the IL.
The Yankees promoted several kids:
3B/SS Bryce Martin-Grudzielank to Hudson Valley
RHP Jose M. Rodriguez to Hudson Valley
C David McCann to Hudson Valley
Several Draft kids were assigned and debuted:
OF Paul Gutierrez-Contreras was assigned to Tampa (4 RD)
C Bear Harrison was assigned to Tampa (5 RD)
INF Blake Cyr was assigned to Tampa (18 RD)
1B Tyce Armston was assigned to Tampa (19 RD)
OF Dean Toigo was assigned to Hudson Valley (20 RD)
UDFA OF Miaku Noi wassigned to Hudson Valley
Spencer Jones has officially graduated from Prospect status.
Highlights at the bottom of the page!
Dominican Summer League Yankees
DSL Bombers▪️(Record 20-24)▪️
DSL NYY Bombers: vs Colorado 4-4 L
CF Ruben Castillo 1-4: HBP, Double (3), SB (5)
SS Dariel Santana 0-5
DH Alessandro Rodriguez 2-3: BB, Single, Double (8), Run
2B Carlos Bello 0-3: HBP
RF David Carrera 1-3: BB, HR (8), RBI (39), Run
C Kenneth Melendez 0-4: RBI (7)
3B Germayhoni Beltre 1-4: Single, 2 SB (20), Run
LF Richard Meran 1-3: BB, Double (1), SB (2), Run
1B Alfred Ciriaco 0-4
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SP Higor Requena 3.1 IP | 5 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 3 K
RP Junior Tavera 4.2 IP | 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K
RP Andre Avila 0.0 IP | 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
Notes:
Ruben Castillo has been hot over last 7 games:
.355/.412 - 1.025 OPS | 4 XBH - 2 HR, 4 RBI | 5.9 BB% - 14.7 K%
DSL Yankees▪️(Record 26-18)▪️
DSL NYY Yankees: vs Rockies 15-6 W
CF Isaias Castillo 1-3: 2 BB, HBP, Double (15), RBI (40), 3 Runs
LF Luis Cruz 1-4: 2 BB, Single, RBI (11), 3 Runs
SS Stiven Mariñez: 4-5: 4 Singles, 3 RBI (38), 2 SB (32)
-SS Emmanuel Orozco 0-1
2B Juan Torres 2-4: BB, HBP, 2 Singles, 4 RBI (52), SB (22), 2 Runs
DH Jose Peralta 0-1
C Cesar Lopez 0-4: BB, HBP, RBI (21), SB (9), Run
1B John Rosillo 0-0
RF Alfiery Matos 2-5: 2 Singles, RBI (18), 2 SB (25), 2 Runs
3B Abrahan Pichardo 1-3: 2 BB, Single, 2 Runs
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SP Dalvin Taveras 5.0 IP | 3 H, 4 R, 3 BB, 2 K
RP Freddy Lopez 2.0 IP | 3 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 2 K
RP Emanuel Vargas 0.2 IP | 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 0 K
Notes:
Luis Cruz is 3-7 with a HR since joining the Yankees.
▪️(Record 59-43)▪️
Tampa Tarpons: vs Clearwater Threshers 2-5 L
SS Dax Kilby 0-2: 2 BB, Run
RF Wilberson De Pena 0-4
CF Yostin Pena 2-4: 2 Singles, SB (2)
LF Paul Gutierrez-Contreras II 1-4: Single, RBI (1), SB (1)
C Bear Harrison 1-4: Triple (1), Run
3B Hans Montero 1-4: Double (18), RBI (50)
1B Tyce Armstrong 0-4
2B Blake Cyr 1-3: Single
DH Luis Puello 0-2: BB
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SP Sabier Marte 3.2 IP | 4 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 2 K
RP Rafael Arias 1.1 IP | 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K
RP Josh Tiedemann 1.0 IP | 1 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 2 K
RP Austin Breedlove 1.0 IP | 0 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 0 K
RP Jose Martinez 1.0 IP | 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Notes: Four of the Yankees 2026 Draft kids made their debut tonight.
Wilberson De Peña guns down a runner trying to advance on him.
▪️(Record 47-54)▪️
Hudson Valley Renegades: vs Greenville Drive 6-12 L
SS Core Jackson 2-4: BB, Single, Double (17), Run
CF Jackson Lovich 2-5: 2 Singles, 2 RBI (4), SB (3), 2 Runs
DH Eric Genther 1-4: BB, Double (16), Run
1B Kyle West 3-5: 2 Singles, HR (18), 2 RBI (67), SB (12), Run
2B Enmanuel Tejeda 0-5
RF Willy Montero 1-3: BB, Single, RBI (4), SB (1)
LF Robbie Burnett 0-3: BB, SB (2)
C Josue Gonzalez 0-3: HBP
3B Bryce Martin-Grudzielanek 0-3: BB, SB (1), Run
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SP Franyer Herrera 3.1 IP | 3 H, 6 R, 4 BB, 4 K
RP Andrew Landry 0.2 IP | 1 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
RP Jackson Fristoe 1.0 IP | 1 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 0 K
RP Thomas Balboni Jr. 1.2 IP | 1 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 3 K
RP Jack Sokol 1.1 IP | 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K
Notes:
Core Jackson came off the 7-Day IL.
▪️(Record 53-50)▪️
Somerset Patriots: vs Akron RubberDucks 3-17 L
CF Jace Avina 2-4: BB, 2 Singles, RBI (54), Run
DH DJ Gladney 2-5: Single, Double (19)
C Omar Alfonzo 1-5: Single
SS Roderick Arias 1-5: Single, RBI (1)
2B Connor McGinnis 1-4: BB, Single
LF Jackson Castillo 0-2: 3 BB, 2 Runs
3B Coby Morales 1-5: Double (20)
1B Josh Moylan 1-3: BB, Single, RBI (14)
RF Luis Durango 0-2: 2 BB
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SP Cade Smith 4.0 IP | 5 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 5 K
RP Harrison Cohen 1.0 IP | 1 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 2 K
RP Hueston Morrill 0.2 IP | 2 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
RP Matt Keating 0.2 IP | 1 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 1 K
RP Michael Arias 0.2 IP | 4 H, 5 R, 1 BB, 1 K
RP Kelly Austin 1.0 IP | 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Notes: Roderick Arias promoted to Somerset and drove in a run in the 1st with an RBI singel
▪️(Record 60-46)▪️
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: vs Rochester Red Wings 8-3 W
C J.C. Escarra 2-3: 2 BB, Single, HR (7), 2 RBI (23), Run
2B Marco Luciano 2-5: Single, Double (12), 2 Runs
SS Oswaldo Cabrera 2-5: 2 Singles, RBI (48), Run
RF Yanquiel Fernández 2-4: 2 Singles, RBI (64)
3B Tyler Hardman 2-4: Single, Double (11), RBI (30), Run
1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. 0-3: BB
DH Christian Bethancourt 1-4: Single, 2 Runs
CF Duke Ellis 1-4: Double (9), 2 RBI (21), 2 SB (40), Run
LF Kenedy Corona 1-4: Single, RBI (27)
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SP Brendan Beck 6.0 IP | 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 12 K
RP Zach Messinger 1.2 IP | 1 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 2 K
RP Brian Hendry 0.1 IP | 2 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 0 K
RP Rafael Montero 1.0 IP | 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Highlights
Every Prospect. Every Level. Every Day.