Yankees anticipate Carlos Lagrange's bullpen readiness ahead of trade deadline

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Yankees anticipate Carlos Lagrange's bullpen readiness ahead of trade deadline
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The New York Yankees expect Carlos Lagrange to be ready for a bullpen audition before the August 3 trade deadline. Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake indicated Lagrange is physically prepared for a promotion, noting his successful transition from starter to reliever at Triple-A. Since starting relief appearances on June 3, Lagrange has pitched 12.1 innings with a 2.19 ERA and increased strikeout rate. Yankees coaches are monitoring his performance to assess how he may influence the need for additional bullpen help ahead of the trade deadline. Lagrange's upcoming outings will determine his future with the major league team.

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  • Carlos Lagrange expected to pitch before the trade deadline.
  • He has a 2.19 ERA in 12.1 relief innings at Triple-A.
  • Transitioning from starter to reliever since June 3.
  • Yankees assessing internal options for bullpen help.
  • Next appearances planned for late Wednesday or Thursday.
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This isn’t exactly a surprise, but the Yankees expect Carlos Lagrange to be physically acclimated to life as a reliever prior to the Aug. 3 trade deadline. “He would be equipped to do that before the deadline,” Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake told the Daily News when asked if he expects Lagrange to be promoted by then. “As far as his progression to being a major league reliever in terms of ...

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