Lagrange blew a 102.6 mph fastball by Aaron Judge in live BP, signaling high strikeout upside. Punters might back Lagrange for strikeout props or bet on higher Yankees bullpen K totals if he reaches MLB, but Judge's power remains a wild card for player prop homers. Expect cautious sportsbooks lines until Lagrange proves consistency in Triple-A.
Yankees Full-Squad Workout: Judge Takes Live BP Against Top Prospect
The New York Yankees opened full-squad workouts Monday, with captain Aaron Judge taking swings before departing to lead the United States in the World Baseball Classic. In live batting practice Judge faced the club’s No. 2 prospect, Carlos Lagrange, and experienced a glimpse of what his fastball can do at the major-league level.
102.6 mph Fastball Stuns Judge
In one high-profile exchange Lagrange blew a 102.6 mph heater by Judge for a swing-and-miss strikeout. In a separate at-bat Judge answered with a home run to left off Lagrange, underscoring both the prospect’s electric velocity and the veteran’s ongoing power threat.
Prospect Profile: Lagrange’s Minor-League Resume
Carlos Lagrange, 22, has climbed to Double-A and carries a fastball graded among the organization’s elite offerings. Last season he totaled 168 strikeouts across Single-A and Double-A and posted a 3.22 ERA in Double-A. He’s widely regarded as one of the Yankees’ top pitching prospects with an anticipated major-league debut possible this season if his Triple-A work holds up.
Rotation vs. Bullpen: Where Lagrange Fits
The Yankees project to have a deep cohort of starting options once Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt return from injury, which could limit immediate rotation openings for a debuting prospect. Lagrange’s path may begin in the bullpen, where his upper-90s to triple-digit fastball could play as a high-leverage strikeout arm; sustained success at Triple-A would be the clearest route to a rotation opportunity.
Betting Angle: What Punters Should Watch
Lagrange’s elite velocity makes him attractive for strikeout-focused props and futures tied to bullpen strikeouts if he reaches the majors early.
However, Judge’s demonstrated power tempers any matchup certainty—player prop bettors should weigh Judge’s homer potential against Lagrange’s swing-and-miss ability.
Expect sportsbooks to set conservative lines until Lagrange shows consistent command and results at Triple-A or higher.
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