Yankees move prospect Carlos Lagrange to bullpen at Triple-A Scranton

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Yankees move prospect Carlos Lagrange to bullpen at Triple-A Scranton
Summary

The New York Yankees are transitioning Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen for the Triple-A Scranton Rail Riders, as confirmed by a source on June 2. The 23-year-old right-hander has recorded a 4.41 ERA over 11 starts this season. With the major league bullpen needing reinforcements, Lagrange's fastball, which reaches 103 mph, could provide the Yankees with a much-needed boost. This move suggests the Yankees are preparing Lagrange for a potential MLB debut in the near future.

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By the Numbers
  • Carlos Lagrange is now in the bullpen for Triple-A Scranton Rail Riders.
  • He has a 4.41 ERA in 11 starts this season.
  • Lagrange is the Yankees' second-best pitching prospect, per MLB Pipeline.
  • The Yankees are responding to a lack of production in their bullpen.
  • Lagrange's fastball could expedite his journey to the majors.
Latest Updates
  • 8:27 PMYahoo SportsYankees to shift top prospect Carlos Lagrange to Triple-A bullpen
  • 8:10 PMYahoo SportsYankees moving prospect Carlos Lagrange to bullpen at Triple-A: source
What they're saying
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The Yankees are seemingly preparing one of their young arms for the Bronx. Hard-throwing Carlos Lagrange has been moved to the bullpen for the Triple-A Scranton Rail Riders, a source confirmed to the Daily News on Tuesday. Lagrange, the Bombers’ No. 4 prospect and second-best pitching prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has been starting all season, pitching to a 4.41 ERA in 11 starts. ...

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The Yankees have made the aggressive move to shift one of their top pitching prospects to the bullpen in the minors.

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