New York Yankees deal with pitcher injury and outfielder demotion

The Yankees announced that right‑hander Carlos LaGrange will miss about six weeks after being diagnosed with right‑shoulder capsule fatigue, ending any chance of a bullpen role before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The 23‑year‑old had recently been shifted from a starting role to the bullpen, but his last outing resulted in a poor performance and the injury halted those plans.

Separately, the club optioned rookie outfielder Spencer Jones to Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre. Jones, a top prospect who debuted in May, posted a .167 average with a .426 OPS in ten MLB games. The move, made to clear a roster spot for pitcher Brendan Beck, sparked criticism from fans who questioned why shortstop Anthony Volpe was not the one sent down. Manager Aaron Boone defended the decision as necessary for the upcoming schedule and emphasized Jones’ long‑term potential.