JUPITER, Fla. — Nerves aren’t a difficulty for Carlos Carrasco at this level.
That the Yankees may have the fifth spot of their rotation open at any level as a consequence of one other Gerrit Cole damage nightmare didn’t get to the 15-year veteran as he made his second spring begin Sunday.
“The pressure was a long time ago,” the righty stated after his three-inning outing in a 6-5 loss to the Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. “I’ve been through a lot and everything, but like I said before, I’m getting ready for spring training. Any opportunity is good and then we go from there.”
Carrasco, 37, is within the working doubtlessly to fill in for Cole, although probably trails Will Warren within the race, because the 25-year-old is on the 40-man roster.
Carrasco has an out on his minor league contract with the Yankees, that means he may depart camp relying on how the chance shakes out.
If not taken by the top of the spring, Carrasco nonetheless may head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
“Whatever happens, happens,” he stated. “But, I am just trying to get ready for the season.”
On Sunday, Carrasco allowed a run on two hits — together with a homer — walked one and struck out three. In 7 ²/₃ innings this spring, he has a 2.35 ERA.
“Feel pretty good, man,” he stated. “Went out there, I found what I’m looking for in my pitches — in my slider and changeup. So, everything feels great.”
It’s precisely the place Carrasco desires to be at this level within the spring — simply ensuring every thing works.
“Good. Good. Kinda of a wind-blowing homer really is all,” Aaron Boone stated of Carrasco’s begin. “I thought he used his pitches well, in control. Another good outing for him.”
Giancarlo Stanton, sidelined with double elbow tendinitis that isn’t exhibiting indicators of progress, is also coping with a calf situation, in line with a supply.
Boone had no replace on Cole previous to Sunday’s sport.
He’s hoping for extra info on Monday concerning the ace, who suffered an elbow damage after his second spring begin on Thursday.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit his first residence run of the spring within the prime of the third, a two-run shot.
Two batters later, J.C. Escarra additionally hit a two-run homer, his second residence run of the spring.
Following the sport, the Yankees reassigned outfielder Duke Ellis, catcher Rafael Flores, RHP Erick Leal and infielder T.J Rumfield to the minor league camp.
Additionally they optioned catcher Jesús Rodriguez to Double-A Somerset.
— Jon Heyman contributed to this report
