The New York Yankees have decided not to add pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to their roster at this time. The hard-throwing right-hander is making progress in his recovery from injury, but he will not be joining the team yet.

Yankees reporter Bryan Hoch shared that manager Aaron Boone said Lagrange is not being considered for a roster spot right now. Lagrange recently threw a live batting practice session as part of his injury recovery. He is not likely to join the team yet.

Lagrange’s recent throwing session is a good sign for his recovery, but the Yankees are being careful with him. He missed time because of his injury. He still needs to strengthen his arm and prove he is ready for major-league play.

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At 23, Lagrange has become one of the Yankees’ most interesting pitching prospects thanks to his strong fastball. He can throw with triple-digit speeds. This ability could make him a future option for New York’s bullpen.

Still, throwing hard is not enough for the Yankees to add Lagrange to the roster right away. His recent live batting practice was just one more step. The team wants to make sure he is fully ready before giving him a chance in the majors.

Lagrange is still a player to watch as the Yankees’ season goes on. If he continues to recover well and builds his strength, he might have a chance to join the team later. For now, Boone has made it clear that Lagrange will not join the Yankees roster as he continues to recover from his injury.