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Carlos Lagrange Shifting to Bullpen, Being Fast-Tracked for MLB Debut?
New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange is being shifted to the bullpen at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to YES Network's Jack Curry. The Yankees always believed that Lagrange could boost their bullpen in the big leagues this year, so it's a major step in that direction. The 23-year-old, who is considered the team's No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, can touch 103 mph with his fastball and could be a real asset for the Yankees' bullpen at some point in 2026. In his fifth season in the minors this year, Lagrange has gone 0-3 with a 4.41 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 25 walks in 49 innings pitched across 11 starts. Manager Aaron Boone said that it will be at least several weeks before Lagrange is considered for his first major-league call-up. While his strikeout upside is intriguing for fantasy managers in deeper leagues, he might not be very valuable in single-year formats in 2026 if he's only pitching out of the bullpen in the Bronx. Long-term, it's a bit unclear what the Yankees' plan is for Lagrange regarding his role as a starter or reliever.
Source: YES Network - Jack Curry
Source: YES Network - Jack Curry
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