Overview
- Carlos Lagrange faced Aaron Judge three times in live batting practice, giving up a homer first before responding by striking him out on a 102.6 mph fastball.
- General manager Brian Cashman and a sizable front-office group observed the session at George M. Steinbrenner Field as coaches evaluated Lagrange’s command and secondaries.
- Aaron Boone praised the right-hander’s poise, and Judge called him “a special player,” noting his presence against a lineup that also featured Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton.
- Lagrange, a low-bonus 2022 international signee who had command issues in 2024, made notable 2025 strides with added fastball ride plus a sweeper, slider, and 90 mph changeup.
- Current projections point to an opening at Triple-A Scranton with the possibility of a midseason call-up, while Judge reported his elbow is healthy and he will play right field for Team USA in the WBC.