Overview
- Manager Aaron Boone reiterated the organization’s plan to develop Lagrange as a starter, while leaving open a bullpen role later this year if a clear need arises.
- The 22-year-old capped an 8-1 win over Toronto with four no-hit innings and a fastball up to 103 mph, contributing to a 0.93 ERA and 0.72 WHIP with nine strikeouts in 9 2/3 spring innings.
- Scouts and team observers highlight a starter-caliber mix featuring a triple-digit four-seamer, two distinct sliders and a low-90s power changeup.
- This spring’s command gains include an 8.3% walk rate and a 64% strike rate, tied to a streamlined delivery and faster slide step that improved timing and consistency, per YES Network’s Jack Curry.
- The Yankees expect Lagrange to open at Triple-A Scranton, and with left-hander Brock Selvidge out for the season following UCL surgery, insiders such as ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggest he could be pitching meaningful big-league innings by September.