Yankees Promote 18-Year-Old Pitcher | New York Yankees News

The Yankees are on a roll, chasing the Rays in the AL East while locking down a wild card spot — but off the field, they’ve made waves by promoting 18-year-old phenom Chien-Fan Lai from Taiwan to their Florida Complex League team. Signed for a hefty bonus, Lai already boasts a 96 mph fastball and a highly-regarded curveball, earning top-30 prospect status despite zero official stats. Scouts rave about his poise under pressure, and his swift ascent signals the Yankees’ confidence in his future as a frontline starter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac246b7bc3f18cab