Apr 30, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Yankees Call Up Veteran Pitcher

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By Jack Markowski | Last updated Jun 1, 2025 2:05 PM ET

The New York Yankees , who are in desperate need of fresh arms after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 18-2 on Saturday, are promoting a veteran right-hander for Sunday night's series finale.

Per YES Network's Jack Curry, the Yankees have called up Carlos Carrasco as they look to avoid a sweep in their World Series rematch.

Carlos Carrasco has been promoted from Triple A Scranton and will join the Yankees for tonight’s game in L.A. #yankees
— JackCurryYES (@JackCurryYES) June 1, 2025

Carrasco signed a minor league deal with New York shortly before spring training began on February 3. He made the club's Opening Day roster, though he struggled to the tune of a 5.91 ERA over eight appearances (six starts) before being designated for assignment on May 6.

He would go on to clear waivers, and he'd opt to report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre instead of electing free agency. The 38-year-old didn't fare much better there, however, as he pitched to a 9.95 ERA in two starts.

Outside of position player Pablo Reyes, the Yankees used seven relievers behind starter Will Warren in their loss to the Dodgers on Saturday.

Carrasco has rarely worked out of the bullpen throughout his 16 seasons in the major leagues, but it appears as though he's in line to throw multiple innings on Sunday considering he hasn't pitched since May 18.

Mostly known for his 12-year stint with the Cleveland Guardians, Carrasco owns a career 4.18 ERA across 332 appearances and 1,673 2/3 innings.

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