Yankees send $47 million pitcher to Triple-A: Fans stunned by the shocking move
Games between the Yankees and Dodgers are always among the most intense in Major League Baseball. Just last week, an 18-2 blowout victory by Los Angeles drained New York's bullpen, forcing management to make an emergency signing involving a $47 million veteran. The May 31 game was a nightmare for the Yankees. Facing the Dodgers' relentless offense, manager Aaron Boone was forced to use eight pitchers, nearly his entire rotation, yet it still wasn't enough to slow down the home team's hitters. The exhausting battle left Boone's bullpen depleted, prompting management to turn to the Minor Leagues for reinforcements. They promoted 38-year-old pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the Major League roster for Game 3 of the series against the Dodgers. However, his return was short-lived.The Yankees' tough decision on CarrascoNew York selected Carrasco from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the game against the […]