Carlos Carrasco, at 38 years old, demonstrated remarkable command during spring training for the New York Yankees, pitching five scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves. With a 1.49 ERA across 16 innings, he currently outperforms competitors for the No. 5 rotation spot. Carrasco's return to form follows difficult years, and he is keen to maintain pitch precision. With other pitchers sidelined, Carrasco's successful performance creates pressure on the Yankees to finalize roster decisions before he can opt out of his minor-league contract ahead of Opening Day.
The veteran right-hander, who turns 38, became the first Yankees' pitcher at spring training to go five innings in a start, keeping the Braves off the scoreboard.
Carrasco has seemingly wrenched the other spot from Will Warren, posting a 1.49 ERA across 16 spring innings to go with 15 strikeouts.
It feels really good, getting those pitches back like I used to pitch four or five years ago, Carrasco said.
His exhibition performances have put plenty of pressure on the Yankees, as Carrasco can trigger the opt-out of his minor-league deal on Saturday.
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