Trending Now - Yankees Shift Top Prospect Lagrange to Bullpen at Triple-a
WHO:
NY Post - Carlos Lagrange, a 23-year-old prospect for the Yankees.
MLB.com - Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Austin Wells, Aaron Boone, and Cam Schlittler are mentioned as players and manager associated with the Yankees.
WHAT:
NY Post - The Yankees are considering making improvements to their bullpen before the trade deadline.
MLB.com - Gerrit Cole stated he had “never seen anything like it” regarding Lagrange's triple-digit velocity.
MLB.com - Lagrange has thrown 46 of the 51 fastest pitches by a Triple-A starter this season.
MLB.com - Lagrange was signed for $10,000 as an international free agent in February 2022.
NY Post - The Yankees are moving Carlos Lagrange to a bullpen role at Triple-A.
MLB.com - Lagrange was rated as the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect and their No. 2 pitching prospect.
MLB.com - Lagrange had a record of 0-3 with a 4.41 ERA in 11 Triple-A starts, allowing 40 hits and 25 walks while striking out 63 batters.
MLB.com - Lagrange averaged 98.9 mph with his fastball and topped out at 103.0 mph, throwing the 29 fastest pitches by a Triple-A starter this season.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The announcement was made at Yankee Stadium and Lagrange will be playing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
WHEN:
MLB.com - A full transition from starter to reliever for Lagrange could occur throughout most of June.
WHY:
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone mentioned that the Yankees view Lagrange as a potential impact player out of the bullpen in 2026 without disrupting his long-term development as a starter.
MLB.com - The Yankees view Lagrange long term as a starter but see a chance for him to impact the team out of the bullpen in 2026.
HOW:
MLB.com - Manager Aaron Boone mentioned that the transition involves several weeks of de-loading and then building in appearances every other day.
(UPDATED June 3, 2026 14:28 UTC)
The Yankees are looking to bolster their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, with manager Aaron Boone highlighting Lagrange as a potential impact player for 2026. Lagrange has made quite an impression, throwing 46 of the 51 fastest pitches by a Triple-A starter this season, and Gerrit Cole remarked that he has “never seen anything like it” when discussing Lagrange's triple-digit velocity. Signed for just $10,000 as an international free agent in February 2022, Lagrange's development is being carefully managed to ensure he can contribute without hindering his long-term prospects as a starter.
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(UPDATED June 3, 2026 12:37 UTC)
The Yankees have announced that 23-year-old prospect Carlos Lagrange will be transitioning to a bullpen role at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Rated as the Yankees' No. 4 prospect and their No. 2 pitching prospect, Lagrange has struggled with a record of zero wins and three losses, a 4.41 ERA, and 63 strikeouts in 11 Triple-A starts, while averaging an impressive 98.9 mph with his fastball. Manager Aaron Boone indicated that this transition will take several weeks, with a full shift from starter to reliever expected throughout most of June.