Observations from Yankees spring coaching Friday:
Cam do
Cam Schlittler appeared sharp in his last begin of the spring, constructing as much as 62 pitches throughout 3 ²/₃ scoreless innings whereas averaging 97.5 mph on his four-seam fastball.
No ‘Brough
Ryan Yarbrough bought roughed up whereas piggybacking Schlittler, giving up three runs on 5 hits and two walks throughout 2 ²/₃ innings.
Caught my eye
Yovanny Cruz turned in his third straight scoreless outing whereas lighting up the radar gun with a fastball that averaged 100.6 mph.
The reliever in all probability doesn’t have sufficient time to make the Opening Day roster, on condition that his spring was delayed by a shoulder subject, however he’s placing himself in play to assist sooner or later this season.
“It’s been thrilling to see him within the strike zone as a lot as he has been in these three outings,” supervisor Aaron Boone mentioned. “He’s undoubtedly bought our consideration.”
Sunday’s schedule
The Yankees have their Grapefruit League finale in opposition to the Phillies at Steinbrenner Subject, with Will Warren making his last tuneup at 1:05 p.m.
