Summary
The New York Yankees are facing challenges with their bullpen in spring training after losing key players. Carlos Lagrange, a top pitching prospect, could be moved from a starting role to help strengthen the bullpen.
Key Facts
- The Yankees lost key bullpen players Devin Williams and Luke Weaver to the New York Mets.
- The current bullpen has struggled, relying heavily on David Bednar, Tim Hill, and Ryan Yarbrough.
- Carlos Lagrange, a 22-year-old pitcher, is ranked No. 2 among Yankees prospects and No. 79 on the MLB Top 100 list.
- Lagrange has impressed in spring training with a fastball that reaches triple-digit speeds.
- In spring training, Lagrange has a 0.93 ERA and nine strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings pitched.
- Yankees manager Aaron Boone noted Lagrange's excellent performance.
- Transitioning Lagrange to the bullpen could provide him major league experience and improve the team's depth.
