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Yankees' Carlos Lagrange dazzles, Luis Gil grinds through spring outing
Top pitching prospect Lagrange continues to impress with high-velocity stuff, while Gil builds up to his typical form
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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In a Grapefruit League game against the Twins, Yankees pitching prospects Carlos Lagrange and Luis Gil had contrasting outings. Lagrange, the team's top pitching prospect, dazzled with three shutout innings, averaging 100.1 mph on his fastball and racking up nine whiffs and four strikeouts. Meanwhile, Gil had a grindier outing, getting stuck in some long at-bats that drove up his pitch count, though manager Aaron Boone believes Gil will ultimately get to where he needs to be as he continues to build up his velocity and mechanics in spring training.
Why it matters
The performances of Lagrange and Gil are significant for the Yankees, as they represent the team's top pitching prospects and potential future rotation pieces. Lagrange's continued dominance with his high-octane stuff is an encouraging sign, while Gil's ability to regain his form from his 2024 AL Rookie of the Year campaign is crucial for the team's pitching depth.
The details
Lagrange generated some ugly-looking swings from the Twins, racking up nine whiffs and four strikeouts on 41 pitches before having to go to the bullpen to throw more due to his efficiency. His fastball averaged 100.2 mph in the first inning, 99.3 in the second, and 100.8 in the third, showcasing his ability to maintain velocity. Gil, on the other hand, had a grindier outing, getting stuck in some long at-bats that drove up his pitch count and forced him to exit with two outs in the second inning. However, he re-entered and got two quick outs on two pitches in the third inning, with his hardest pitches of the day reaching 96.7 mph.
- On February 27, 2026, Carlos Lagrange and Luis Gil made their Grapefruit League appearances for the Yankees.
The players
Carlos Lagrange
The Yankees' top pitching prospect, known for his high-velocity stuff and potential to be a future rotation piece for the team.
Luis Gil
A Yankees pitching prospect who was the AL Rookie of the Year in 2024, and is now working to regain his form and velocity in spring training.
Aaron Boone
The manager of the New York Yankees.
Trevor Larnach
A Twins player who hit a home run off of Luis Gil in the first inning.
What they’re saying
“The thing I've been pleased with with Carlos is, obviously, the stuff jumps out at you, the big fastball and the slider/changeup are really good pitches for him, but the strike throwing's been there.”
— Aaron Boone, Manager (New York Post)
“I think it's the building process of spring training. The training has been very good. We're building on every single outing. I think we've had a consistent climb to get to the velo I'm used to. I think maybe by the third or fourth start, it might be more consistent to what I'm used to.”
— Luis Gil (New York Post)
What’s next
The Yankees will continue to monitor the progress of Lagrange and Gil throughout the remainder of spring training as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The takeaway
The contrasting performances of Lagrange and Gil highlight the depth and potential of the Yankees' pitching pipeline, with Lagrange's dominant stuff and Gil's quest to regain his form both being crucial storylines to follow as the team gears up for the 2026 season.
