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Veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco aims to prove himself with Yankees despite crowded rotation

Carlos Carrasco is determined to secure a spot in the Yankees' already deep pitching rotation.

News 12 Staff

Mar 6, 2025, 7:30 AM

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As the New York Yankees kick off spring training, 15-year veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco is on a mission to prove he still belongs in the major leagues.

Despite signing a minor league deal, Carrasco is determined to secure a spot in the Yankees' already deep pitching rotation.

"I always come into spring training to compete. I never back down," Carrasco said. "I come to compete and stay on the team."

For three years, Carrasco was the ace in Cleveland. Three years ago - after battling Leukemia - he won 15 games for the Mets.

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