Yankees face challenges as Carlos Lagrange call-up may be delayed

The New York Yankees could face obstacles in securing the American League East title due to uncertainty surrounding the call-up of pitcher Carlos Lagrange. While Lagrange has shown strong performance in Triple-A this season, a report indicates that the team prefers to transition him to a bullpen role gradually, which could take some time. Lagrange, who throws a fastball reaching 103 mph, has made 11 starts at Triple A this year and has not yet pitched as a bullpen arm throughout his career. The Yankees believe in Lagrange's potential as a future starting pitcher and may hold off on rushing his development ahead of the postseason. They are weighing other roster improvements as the trade deadline approaches.

• 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Carlos Lagrange report could hurt their chances of winning American League East