The Yankees have signed veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to a Minor League deal, giving him a chance to join their pitching roster. Carrasco, who had a strong run with the Guardians, has faced challenges in recent seasons, struggling with a 6.18 ERA and declining fastball velocity. Despite his previous accolades, including being a key figure in Cleveland's 2016 season and winning the AL Comeback Player of the Year after recovering from leukemia, concerns arise over his ability to contribute effectively to the Yankees in 2025 given recent performance issues.
Unfortunately, Carrasco has struggled mightily in recent years, with a 6.18 ERA in 193.2 innings over the past two seasons—the first of which was spent with the Mets.
His fastball, which sits in the 91 to 92 mph range, has never been elite, and hitters have feasted on it as its velocity has regressed.
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