Yankees' Carlos Lagrange suffers shoulder injury, out for six weeks

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Lagrange has a sprained right shoulder and will be sidelined for at least six weeks, according to reports. This injury comes just after the Yankees snapped a seven-game losing streak with a victory over the Minnesota Twins. Lagrange, a 23-year-old prospect, has pitched 63.1 innings this season with a 4.55 ERA and was recently transitioned to the bullpen. His absence will impact the Yankees' short-term plans, particularly regarding potential trades as they approach the August 3 deadline. Lagrange's diminished trade value complicates the Yankees' strategy for acquiring new players to bolster the roster.

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