Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 40 | Overall: 40 

Signed for just $10,000 out of the Dominican Republic in February 2022, Lagrange was firing upper-90s fastballs in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League just four months later. He continued to overpower hitters after coming to the United States last summer, leading the Rookie-level Florida Complex League with 63 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings. He still needs a lot of polish and has missed much of 2024 with back inflammation, but few pitchers in the system have a bigger frame (6-foot-7) or ceiling. 

Lagrange regularly operates at 94-97 mph and reaches triple digits with his fastball, more often working downhill with a heavy two-seamer then employing a riding four-seamer at the top of the zone. He can throw some plus sliders in the mid-80s, though it lacks consistent shape and power. He barely uses a mid-80s changeup that requires a lot more work. 

Lagrange's size creates angle and extension that make life difficult for hitters, though he's still learning how to keep his long limbs in sync. He hasn't had to be precise to dominate Rookie ball but he'll need to significantly improve his control and command against better hitters. He has the upside of at least a mid-rotation starter and also could develop into a dynamic reliever. 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 70 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40 

Four months after signing for a mere $10,000 out of the Dominican Republic in February 2022, Lagrange was blowing up the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League with upper-90s fastballs. He continued to light up radar guns during his U.S. debut this summer, when he led the Rookie-level Florida Complex League with 63 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings.

Lagrange sits at 94-97 mph and peaks at 100 with his fastball, usually working downhill with a heavy two-seamer and sometimes riding a four-seamer at the top of the strike zone. He'll flash a plus slider in the mid-80s, but he lacks consistent power and shape with the pitch. His mid-80s changeup is even more of a work in progress.

Lagrange has an electric arm but still requires a lot of polish. As a youngster with a 6-foot-7 frame, he's still learning how to coordinate his long limbs and repeat his delivery to throw strikes. His secondary pitches, control and command will require significant refinement if he's to remain a starter, though it's easy to envision him filling a high-leverage role in the bullpen.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	11/08/2024	American League Fall Stars activated RHP Carlos Lagrange.
	09/28/2024	RHP Carlos Lagrange assigned to Salt River Rafters.
	08/06/2024	RHP Carlos Lagrange assigned to Tampa Tarpons from FCL Yankees.
	06/22/2024	FCL Yankees activated RHP Carlos Lagrange from the 7-day injured list.
	05/06/2024	FCL Yankees placed RHP Carlos Lagrange on the 7-day injured list.
	03/07/2024	New York Yankees Prospects activated RHP Carlos Lagrange.
	02/26/2024	RHP Carlos Lagrange assigned to New York Yankees.
	06/04/2023	RHP Carlos Lagrange assigned to FCL Yankees.
	06/04/2023	FCL Yankees activated RHP Carlos Lagrange.
	06/05/2022	RHP Carlos Lagrange assigned to DSL NYY Yankees.
	02/03/2022	New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Carlos Lagrange to a minor league contract.