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RosterNYYMay 31, 5:00 AM EDT

Yankees Weighing Lagrange Call-Up to Shore Up Bullpen

GM Brian Cashman is reportedly mulling a promotion for hard-throwing prospect Carlos Lagrange as New York's relief corps continues to struggle.

The Yankees bullpen has been one of the team's weakest areas, and the front office is exploring an internal fix. GM Brian Cashman is considering calling up Carlos Lagrange, a top pitching prospect currently at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Lagrange has shown elite raw stuff, including a fastball up to 103 mph and an improved slider and changeup. However, command concerns persist, as he carries an 11.5% walk rate and a 46.5% first-pitch strike rate in 11 Triple-A appearances.

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NewsNYYMay 30, 9:43 PM EDT

Weathers Takes Mound as Yankees Seek Series Win Over Athletics

New York sends Ryan Weathers to the hill in West Sacramento, riding a five-game winning streak and closing in on first place in the AL East.

The Yankees have won five straight games and could pull within a half-game of the first-place Rays, who have dropped five of their last six. Ryan Weathers makes his 11th start of 2026, carrying a 3.14 ERA and 3.45 FIP across 57.1 innings with 65 strikeouts. He opposes Athletics starter J.T. Ginn. A win would mark a significant turnaround after New York sat 5.5 games back just six days ago.

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Rosario erupts for 4 hits, 2 HRs with elite contact quality vs. KC

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NewsNYYMay 30, 2:30 PM EDT

Rosario erupts for 4 hits, 2 HRs with elite contact quality vs. KC

Yankees backup infielder Amed Rosario posted a rare all-hard-contact game, raising questions about whether he's entering a hot stretch.

Amed Rosario went 4-for-4 with two home runs in the Yankees' 15-1 blowout of the Kansas City Royals on May 26. Every hit carried an exit velocity above 100 mph, signaling genuine hard contact rather than a fluky performance. One homer came against a position player pitching, but the rest of his output was legitimate. The performance stands out for a player typically used as a backup infielder.

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Yankees bench Volpe, start Caballero at SS vs. Athletics

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LineupNYYMay 30, 4:32 AM EDT

Yankees bench Volpe, start Caballero at SS vs. Athletics

New York is rotating Caballero and Volpe at shortstop, with Volpe sitting Friday after starting all three games in Kansas City.

José Caballero started at shortstop for the Yankees on Friday against the Athletics, his first start there since Sunday. Anthony Volpe, who had started all three games of the Kansas City series at short, was held out of the lineup. Caballero went 2-for-4 with a run scored in an 8-2 Yankees victory. Manager Aaron Boone indicated both players have earned playing time, suggesting the rotation will continue.

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TradeNYYMay 30, 5:00 AM EDT

Yankees Eyeing Bullpen and Catching Help Before Trade Deadline

Early reports suggest New York is focused on adding relief pitching and a catcher as the trade deadline approaches.

Reports indicate the Yankees are surveying the market for relievers and catching upgrades ahead of the trade deadline. No specific names or deals have been confirmed at this stage. The team's current roster construction, which skews heavily left-handed, may be influencing their target profile. These are early-stage indications rather than imminent transactions.

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InjuryNYYMay 30, 12:54 AM EDT

Severino Exits Early With Sore Right Arm

The A's starter was pulled in the second inning after showing visible discomfort during warmup throws, raising concern about his next start.

Luis Severino was visibly grimacing while throwing warmup pitches before the second inning Friday against the Yankees. Manager Mark Kotsay came to the mound with an athletic trainer, and Severino was removed from the game. The injury was described as a sore right arm. His availability for his next scheduled start is uncertain.

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InjuryNYYMay 28, 1:00 PM EDT

Max Fried Sidelined, Adding Strain to Yankees Rotation

New York's top 2024 starter is out, compounding rotation concerns that already included Cole, Rodón, and Schmidt recovering from elbow surgeries.

Max Fried, the Yankees' most valuable pitcher in 2024, is currently sidelined and unavailable to the rotation. The team began 2025 with Cole, Rodón, and Schmidt all returning from elbow surgeries, and now faces additional absences from Fried and 2024 AL Rookie of the Year Luis Gil. Despite these losses, New York's rotation leads the majors in WAR at 7.5. Fried's absence is a notable concern given his importance to the staff.

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NewsNYYMay 29, 1:00 PM EDT

Austin Wells Mired in Deep Offensive Slump to Start 2026

The Yankees catcher has regressed significantly at the plate, posting a 62 wRC+ and just four home runs in 153 plate appearances.

Austin Wells entered 2026 coming off back-to-back seasons of 3.0+ fWAR and consistent offensive production, but has struggled badly this year. He is slashing .176/.288/.275 with only four homers and a 62 wRC+ through 153 plate appearances. May has been especially rough, with a .148/.212/.197 line, an 18 wRC+, and a 37.9 percent strikeout rate. His value has been largely sustained by his defense rather than his bat.

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RosterNYYMay 29, 7:00 AM EDT

Strzelecki joins Yankees org after Brewers DFA

The right-hander was designated for assignment by Milwaukee and quickly picked up by New York on a minor-league deal.

Peter Strzelecki was recently designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers and subsequently signed to a minor-league deal by the Yankees organization. He made his Triple-A debut with Scranton/WB, throwing a clean inning against Worcester. Strzelecki mixed a sinker, changeup, curveball, and sweeper, posting multiple breaking balls above 3000 RPMs. His changeup generated his first strikeout in the organization.

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NewsNYYMay 29, 12:21 AM EDT

Yankees Eyeing Bullpen, RH Catcher Before Trade Deadline

Multiple reporters confirm New York's front office plans to pursue relief pitching and catching help as the deadline approaches.

The Yankees sit at 34-22 and are considered likely buyers at the trade deadline. Reports from The Athletic and New York Post indicate the front office is targeting both bullpen reinforcements and a right-handed hitting catcher. New York trails the Rays by just 1.5 games in the division while holding a strong Wild Card position. The catching market is notably thinner than relief pitching at typical deadlines.

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InjuryNYYMay 28, 1:00 PM EDT

Max Fried Sidelined, Adding Strain to Yankees Rotation

New York's top 2024 starter is out, compounding rotation concerns that already included Cole, Rodón, and Schmidt recovering from elbow surgeries.

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InjuryNYYMay 28, 1:00 PM EDT

Max Fried Sidelined, Adding Strain to Yankees Rotation

New York's most valuable 2024 starter is out, compounding rotation injury concerns alongside Luis Gil's absence.

Max Fried, the Yankees' top pitcher by value in 2024, is currently sidelined with an undisclosed issue. Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year, is also out. The Yankees began 2025 already without Cole, Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt due to elbow surgeries. Despite these absences, New York's rotation leads MLB in WAR at 7.5.

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Luis Gil Sidelined With Shoulder Inflammation Since May 8

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InjuryNYYMay 28, 3:00 PM EDT

Luis Gil Sidelined With Shoulder Inflammation Since May 8

The Yankees rotation depth candidate has been on the minor-league IL for nearly two weeks, limiting New York's available reinforcements.

Luis Gil has been placed on the minor-league IL with shoulder inflammation, an injury that began May 8th. His absence removes him from consideration as a potential spot starter or rotation replacement for the Yankees. New York is already managing without Max Fried, who is not yet close to returning, increasing the team's reliance on Triple-A depth. The combination of multiple rotation absences leaves the Yankees with a thinner pool of available arms.

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