How the Yankees are getting Carlos Lagrange ready — while saving his arm to factor in down the stretch
Carlos Lagrange, the Yankees' top pitching prospect, has been impressing with his performance at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted that Lagrange's recent progress suggests he may be closer to joining the big league team than previously thought. The team is considering him for either a rotation spot or a bullpen role, with the latter being more likely this season.
- ▪Carlos Lagrange is the Yankees' top pitching prospect.
- ▪He has been performing well at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Lagrange may be closer to joining the big league team than expected.
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inside the yankees How the Yankees are getting Carlos Lagrange ready — while saving his arm to factor in down the stretch By Greg Joyce Published May 22, 2026, 6:20 a.m. ET Yankees prospect Carlos Lagrange winds up before delivering a pitch for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. Photo courtesy of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Almost every time Carlos Lagrange took the mound this spring, it became a show. Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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