Carlos Lagrange ‘adjusting’ to life as a bullpen regular with Yankees role nearing
Carlos Lagrange is transitioning from a starter to a reliever in the New York Yankees organization. He has completed a deload process and is now being used as a regular, high‑leverage bullpen option at Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre. Pitching coach Matt Blake said the adjustment appears to be progressing well as the Yankees prepare for his potential promotion to the major league roster.
- ▪Lagrange’s relief outings are becoming shorter as part of his move to the bullpen.
- ▪He has reduced his pitch count and rest days to simulate a reliever’s workload.
- ▪The Yankees are treating him as a regular high‑leverage option at Triple‑A this week.
- ▪Matt Blake noted that Lagrange is adjusting to the shorter duration and back‑to‑back outings.
- ▪The organization hopes the simulated work will reduce unknowns when he reaches the major leagues.
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New York Yankees Carlos Lagrange ‘adjusting’ to life as a bullpen regular with Yankees role nearing By Greg Joyce Published June 22, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET Carlos Lagrange throws a warmup pitch before the Yankees' Feb. 21 game during spring training. Charles Wenzelberg DETROIT — The time between Carlos Lagrange’s relief outings is getting shorter, meaning his road to the big leagues could be, too. Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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