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Yankees Consider Moving Prospect Carlos Lagrange to Bullpen

The New York Yankees are discussing whether to promote pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange from Triple-A to the major-league bullpen. The move would test the 6-foot-7 right-hander in relief roles during the 2026 season.

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The New York Yankees are discussing a possible call-up of pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to the major-league bullpen, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Lagrange, ranked the Yankees’ No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, began the 2026 season in Triple-A after advancing from High-A to Double-A in 2025.

Chairman Brian Cashman has directed ongoing internal talks about shifting the right-hander to a relief role to evaluate his contribution to the major-league club.

2 innings for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders in a 1-0 loss to the Worcester Red Sox. 8 mph with his fastball. 219 batting average. The Yankees’ front office has not announced a timetable for any roster decision.

Key Facts

Carlos Lagrange
Ranked No. 4 Yankees prospect by MLB Pipeline
Fastball velocity
Reached 99.8 mph in May 28 outing
Season stats
4.11 ERA, .219 opponent batting average in 49.1 innings

Potential Impact

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    A bullpen promotion would add a right-handed reliever option for the Yankees’ major-league roster.

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PublishedMay 29, 2026, 6:22 AM
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