Yankees explore internal options to enhance struggling bullpen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The New York Yankees are considering internal talent to strengthen their bullpen after losing key relievers Luke Weaver and Devin Williams. The Yankees' bullpen is currently viewed as insufficient for a deep playoff run. Top prospect Carlos Lagrange is being converted to a reliever and had a strong outing with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, while Yovanny Cruz’s return to the majors is anticipated following a successful stint in Triple-A. The Yankees face pressure to improve their bullpen performance as they rank low in strikeouts since Cruz's demotion.
- •Yankees bullpen seen as a major question mark going into the season.
- •Carlos Lagrange recorded 7 strikeouts in 4 innings for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- •Yovanny Cruz has a 2.86 ERA and 33 percent strikeout rate in Triple-A.
- •Current bullpen ranked 17th in ERA since Cruz's demotion.
- •Ryan Weathers expected to transition to a reliever role.
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Can Save Their Bullpen Using Talent From Within
"Going into the season, the New York Yankees’ bullpen was its biggest question mark. Losing two high-leverage relievers in Luke Weaver and Devin Williams to their cross-town rival, and not replacing their production. The Yankees’ bullpen isn’t built for a deep playoff run as it stands. Too many question marks on who is reliable in […] The post Yankees Can Save Their Bullpen Using Talent From Within appeared first on The Lead.
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