Overview
- The move continues New York’s recent practice of bringing top prospects to big-league camp, a pathway that helped Anthony Volpe in 2023 and Cam Schlittler in 2025.
- George Lombard Jr. (MLB No. 32) earned a Double-A promotion before turning 20, led the system with 87 walks, swiped 35 bases, and flashed power after a strong spring and High-A surge in 2025.
- Carlos Lagrange (MLB No. 79), a 6-foot-7 right-hander with an upper-90s fastball, reached Double-A after posting a 3.53 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 168 strikeouts in 120 innings last season.
- Right-handers Hess and Beck and left-hander Carr arrive off notable 2025 lines, including Hess’s 139 strikeouts, Beck’s 1.82 ERA and 0.92 WHIP at Double-A, and Carr’s 1.96 ERA at High-A.
- Reliever Harrison Cohen (Israel) and Beck (Great Britain) are slated for World Baseball Classic duty, while Michael Arias and first baseman Ernesto Martinez Jr. join as depth with upside.