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Yankees Keep 102 MPH Prospect Carlos Lagrange on Starter Track as Spring Buzz Builds

Aaron Boone says the club will prioritize stretching the 22-year-old before considering any bullpen look later in 2026.

Overview

  • The manager reiterated that Lagrange’s highest upside is as a rotation piece, though he left open a late-season relief role if a clear need arises after the righty logs more innings.
  • Lagrange capped an 8–1 win over the Blue Jays with four no-hit innings, three strikeouts and repeated triple-digit readings in his latest Grapefruit League outing.
  • Through three spring appearances he has a 0.93 ERA, a 0.72 WHIP and nine strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings, with pitch data showing his fastball sitting around 101–102 mph.
  • The Yankees are building his workload after 120 innings across High-A and Double-A in 2025, using spring to assess command gains and a deeper mix that includes a power changeup and two slider shapes.
  • No major-league promotion has been set, and while some commentators argue his velocity could bolster a thin bullpen, team officials are focusing on starter development for now.