Lagrange's 101.4 MPH Fireball Ignites Relief Debut

Carlos Lagrange, the Yankees' fourth-ranked prospect, delivered a dominant performance in his first relief outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The right-hander reached speeds of 101.4 mph, striking out seven batters across four scoreless innings. He allowed only one hit and two walks in his 62-pitch effort, earning his first win of the season after an earlier winless streak as a starter.

Lagrange, MLB's 75th prospect, has historically been a starter, with this relief appearance being only the fifth in his 68 professional games. Despite some initial command issues in his first inning, he found his groove, retiring six of the last seven batters he faced. This successful transition to the bullpen highlights his potential impact for the Yankees, with manager Aaron Boone noting his "electric stuff" and competitive spirit.