There is no need for Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon to rush back from their elbow injuries, considering how well Will Warren is pitching for the Yankees. Warren is 2-0 with a 2.49 ERA. He is off a 13-2 win against the Royals, where he allowed two runs in seven innings and had 11 strikeouts. Warren goes against Lance McCullers, who has a 6.20 ERA and has not been effective in four years due to injuries. McCullers has surrendered 13 earned runs in his last three starts spanning 13.1 innings. Still without closer Josh Hader, Houston has the second-highest bullpen ERA at 5.75. The Astros also have a cluster injury problem in their outfield, as Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido, and Taylor Trammell are all on the injured list. Also out is shortstop Jeremy Pena, who had a breakout season last year. The Yankees are riding a season-high six-game winning streak. Take the Yankees.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on April 24, 2026 at 11:40AM ET.
New York at Houston
April 24, 2026
1.5 units on New York -120 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.75)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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