Yankees vs. Mets prediction: Subway Series picks, odds, best bets Sunday
Elmer Rodriguez will start for the Yankees in the Subway Series finale against the Mets, aiming to secure a spot in the rotation amid injuries and competition. The 22-year-old prospect has shown promise in Triple-A and during his early MLB appearances, despite low strikeout totals so far. The Mets enter the game struggling offensively, ranking last in MLB in wRC+ and among the league leaders in strikeouts.
- ▪Elmer Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A to replace injured ace Max Fried in the Yankees' rotation.
- ▪Rodriguez has a 1.38 ERA in Triple-A and has shown strong pitch sequencing, though he recorded only five strikeouts in his first two MLB starts.
- ▪The Mets rank last in MLB in wRC+ and have a .225/.291/.347 team slash line, making them one of the weakest offenses in the league.
- ▪Rodriguez uses a six-pitch arsenal that emphasizes deception and location over high velocity.
- ▪The article recommends betting on Rodriguez to exceed 4.5 strikeouts in the game due to his potential and the Mets' recent struggles at the plate.
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Betting New York Yankees Yankees vs. Mets prediction: Subway Series picks, odds, best bets Sunday By Sean Treppedi Published May 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET Yankees starting pitcher Elmer Rodriguez (71) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. For all the chatter about the Yankees’ shortstop situation, there’s just as much to be had about who should fill out the rotation once they are back to full health.
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