TAMPA, Fla. — The New York Yankees completed their first full-squad workout of spring training on Monday, and the highlight of the day was a battle between Aaron Judge and flame-throwing starting pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange.

Judge homered in his first at-bat, but the prospect got revenge on the reigning American League MVP in his next at-bat, striking him out on a 102.6 mph fastball.

Here are notes and observations on each of the 39 pitchers on the Yankees’ roster this spring training. If you missed our accompanying piece on the 32 hitters in major-league camp, click or tap here.

(Note: Asterisks indicate players not on the 40-man roster, also known as non-roster invitees or NRIs.)

No. 31, Cam Schlittler, RHP: There’s significant hype surrounding Schlittler this season after his electrifying start against the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card Series. He is dealing with mid-back inflammation that has slightly delayed his throwing progression, but he’s expected back on the mound Tuesday. There was some thought Schlittler would add a changeup or splitter to his arsenal this offseason, but that idea is on hold for now.

No. 33, Ryan Yarbrough, LHP: Yarbrough is penciled in as the Yankees’ sixth starter behind Max Fried, Schlittler, Ryan Weathers, Luis Gil and Will Warren. The Yankees will build him up as a starter in spring training, but he’s expected to have a long-relief role to begin the season. Yarbrough gives the Yankees a funky look from the left side. No pitcher listed here throws softer than him.

No. 36, Clarke Schmidt, RHP: Schmidt won’t be a consideration for the Yankees until the second half of the season as he recovers from his second Tommy John surgery. He has started to play catch, but it’ll be a while before he’s back on a mound.

No. 40, Ryan Weathers, LHP: Weathers threw a live batting practice on Sunday, and his fastball was clocked at 98.5 mph. The fastball’s velocity has not been an issue for Weathers, who was acquired in a trade this offseason from the Miami Marlins, but the shape is a different matter. His fastball has been hit hard in his career and needs improvement. If the pitching department can refine that pitch, he may be able to live up to his potential, which has been hindered by injuries.

No. 41, Tim Hill, LHP: It went a bit under-the-radar last season, but Hill was almost unusable against right-handed hitters. Righties had an .836 OPS against him, and he posted a 6.33 FIP against them. He enters this year as one of the Yankees’ most-trusted relievers, but if he remains that ineffective against righties, he will be rendered a left-handed specialist.

*No. 43, Rafael Montero, RHP: The Yankees added Montero to their non-roster invitee list last week, signing him to a minor-league contract that is worth $1.85 million if he makes it to the majors. He’s an interesting flier for the Yankees to take. Montero finished in the 81st percentile in whiff rate and 79th percentile in ground-ball rate with the Detroit Tigers last season. His main issue is his command can be erratic. If that can be fixed, he’s a candidate to make the Opening Day bullpen.

Gerrit Cole throws a bullpen session. When will he be back in the rotation? (Kim Klement Neitzel / Imagn Images)

No. 45, Gerrit Cole, RHP: Cole threw a bullpen session in front of reporters on Friday, and his fastball touched 96 mph. That is an encouraging sign for the 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner, who’s working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Cole said his timeline to return to the majors still remains somewhere 14 to 18 months out from surgery. On the short end, that means Cole could be back in the majors in May, or on the latter end, September.

No. 47, Brent Headrick, LHP: Headrick has had some offseason buzz, mainly from manager Aaron Boone. He mentioned Headrick as potentially being part of the Opening Day bullpen as a power lefty. There are encouraging signs from the limited action Headrick had with the Yankees in 2025. Few pitchers had better swing-and-miss stuff than him last season. Don’t be surprised if he’s a part of the 2026 roster.

No. 53, David Bednar, RHP: Bednar assumed the closer role almost immediately after he was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline. Now, he enters the 2026 season as the unquestioned closer for the Yankees.

Max Fried throws at George M. Steinbrenner Field. (Kim Klement Neitzel / Imagn Images)

No. 54, Max Fried, LHP: Fried’s season did not end well. The Yankees’ ace allowed seven runs to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the American League Division Series. That outing “left a bad taste” in his mouth, Fried said, and motivated him throughout the offseason. Overall, Fried’s first season with the Yankees after signing an eight-year, $218 million contract was a success. He finished fourth in the AL Cy Young voting after winning a league-high 19 wins and posting a 2.86 ERA.

No. 55, Carlos Rodón, LHP: Rodón had offseason surgery to remove loose bodies and shave a bone spur, so he’s a few weeks behind in his throwing program. The Yankees hope he is available by the end of April. His elbow was in worse shape last season than the public knew. Rodón told reporters that he couldn’t button his shirt by the end of the season because he couldn’t bend his arm without pain. This surgery should help his velocity rise again after it dipped last season because of his chronic elbow injury.

*No. 56, Osvaldo Bido, RHP: It’s been an eventful offseason for Bido, who was designated for assignment by four teams before being claimed by the Yankees. Last season, he made 10 starts and had 16 relief appearances for the Athletics and pitched to a 5.87 ERA. Two years ago, he was one of the best pitchers at limiting hard contact. He ranked in the top percentile in hard-hit rate and the 99th percentile in average exit velocity.

No. 57, Angel Chivilli, RHP: Chivilli had a 7.06 ERA last season for the Colorado Rockies. After the Yankees traded for Jake Bird last season, and he was quickly demoted, patience from the fan base will likely be in short supply for Chivilli. Many reading this will roll their eyes, but the underlying metrics are there for Chivilli to be exceptionally better than his ERA for the Rockies. He is the prototypical project who the Yankees have had success with in the past.

No. 58, Paul Blackburn, RHP: This was arguably the oddest signing of the offseason for the Yankees. They re-signed Blackburn to a one-year, $2 million contract. As of now, he’s the seventh starter on the depth chart, which means he’s likely bound for a bullpen role. They don’t need Yarbrough and Blackburn, two long relievers, in the bullpen. But because they both don’t have minor-league options remaining, both are penciled into the bullpen for now. The Yankees tweaked Blackburn’s arsenal, upping his sinker and cutter usage while limiting his sweeper. After those adjustments, his strikeout, walk and ground-ball rates all improved.

No. 59, Jake Bird, RHP: Bird pitched two innings — allowing six runs and two home runs — after being acquired at last season’s trade deadline, then was demoted to Triple A. The Yankees are banking on a 117 Stuff+ turning into positive results after getting Bird away from Coors Field, the hardest pitching environment in the sport.

*No. 61, Dom Hamel, RHP: Hamel was once a top 10 prospect with the New York Mets, but he pitched only one major-league inning for them before getting designated for assignment last season. He has struggled in the minors the past two seasons and is likely nothing more than camp depth.

*No. 62, Dylan Coleman, RHP: Pay attention to Coleman in camp. His fastball has been clocked at 102 mph, and he overhauled his mechanics over the past year after his career sputtered. The righty was a reliable reliever for the Royals in 2022, posting a 2.78 ERA across 68 appearances. But his numbers soured, and Coleman spent the majority of his time in Triple A the past three seasons. If his mechanics are to be trusted now, he’ll be in contention for a bullpen role.

Fernando Cruz averaged 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings last season. (Kim Klement Neitzel / Imagn Images)

No. 63, Fernando Cruz, RHP: His splitter, which he calls “a gift from God,” registered a 56.6 percent whiff rate in 2025. With Luke Weaver and Devin Williams gone, Cruz’s importance to the bullpen has grown immensely. He likely will be in the fireman role this season. If the Yankees need big outs in the sixth, seventh or eighth inning, Cruz is probably Boone’s first choice.

*No. 66, Kyle Carr, LHP: Carr will likely begin the season in Double A after logging a 1.96 ERA for High-A Hudson Valley in 2025. He is in the crafty lefty mold. He doesn’t possess an overpowering fastball, instead using a deep arsenal to get through games.

*No. 68, Ben Hess, RHP: Hess was the Yankees’ first-round pick in 2024 out of the University of Alabama. In his first professional season, he posted strong strikeout numbers in High A, and he’ll likely begin the season with Carr in Double A.

*No. 71, Carson Coleman, RHP: Coleman lost significant development time after missing the 2023 and 2024 seasons following Tommy John surgery. He was expected back in the second half of the 2024 season but suffered a setback during rehab. Coleman pitched only 17 innings last season in the Yankees’ minor-league system. He has an excellent fastball, but health is clearly the biggest hurdle holding back Coleman, 27, from further career advancement.

No. 73, Yerry de los Santos, RHP: Although de los Santos pitched 35 innings out of the Yankees’ bullpen last season, he likely is on the outside looking in as camp begins. He is not a big strikeout reliever and walks too many batters to be anything more than a lower-leverage-type. He is solid depth reliever to have in the meantime.

No. 74, Kervin Castro, RHP: Castro was selected in the minor-league phase of the Rule 5 draft from the Houston Astros in 2023. He missed all of 2024 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees placed him on their 40-man roster this offseason to prevent him from reaching minor-league free agency. He had a 1.53 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 47 innings last season for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

No. 75, Camilo Doval, RHP: The biggest key to the Yankees’ bullpen is Doval improving his command. If he can lock down the eighth inning and become a trusted option as Bednar’s set-up man, the bullpen’s outlook becomes brighter. Doval has the stuff to be one of the best relievers in the sport, but he has to throw more strikes. The Yankees believe they unlocked Doval’s potential after tweaking his delivery late last season. We’ll see if that makes a difference when this season starts.

*No. 76, Elmer Rodriguez, RHP: Boone told reporters last week that he’s a “big fan” of Rodriguez, who’s one of the Yankees’ top pitching prospects. Rodriguez will likely begin the season in Triple A, and if he continues progressing, he may make his MLB debut this season.

Elmer Rodriguez strikes out Ben Rice on three pitches pic.twitter.com/MnOMIY5PXZ

— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) February 15, 2026

*No. 77, Harrison Cohen, RHP: Cohen is a high-strikeout reliever who doesn’t possess a big fastball. His main issue is that he walks too many hitters. If he can’t limit the walks, he’s not a major leaguer. He’ll pitch for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic.

No. 80, Cade Winquest, RHP: Winquest was the Yankees’ first Rule 5 draft pick in 14 years. When the Yankees drafted him in the major-league portion of that draft, he was immediately guaranteed a 26-man roster spot. He has to remain on the roster all season long, or be offered back to the St. Louis Cardinals.

No. 81, Luis Gil, RHP: Last season was a wash for Gil as he missed most of it due to a strained lat. When he returned, his stuff and command were diminished compared with 2024, when he won the AL Rookie of the Year Award. There’s internal hope that Gil can be the pitcher he was in 2024. If the issues persist this year, he might be moved to the bullpen.

*No. 83, Michael Arias, RHP: Arias was on the Yankees’ 40-man roster last season but did not make an appearance in the big leagues. He finished with 29 2/3 innings in the minors and ended the year with Double-A Somerset. He likely won’t see any action in the majors this season. A fun fact about Arias: He was originally an infielder in the Blue Jays’ system, which was a similar path to Fernando Cruz’s when he began his professional career with the Royals organization.

*No. 84, Carlos Lagrange, RHP: There’s significant buzz surrounding Lagrange because of his overpowering fastball. He struck out Judge on Monday with a triple-digit heater. He’ll be the talk of camp, but the Yankees believe he still needs to develop in the minors. He could make his debut this season, but it won’t be until later in the year if he does. The Yankees want to see if he can stick as a starter, and Lagrange will be given every opportunity to prove that’s what he can be.

Carlos Lagrange strikes out Aaron Judge with a 102.6 mph fastball pic.twitter.com/MIsB4Ilh5I

— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) February 16, 2026

No. 86, Chase Hampton, RHP: The Yankees protected Hampton from the Rule 5 draft and placed him on the 40-man roster this offseason, showing their belief in the pitching prospect. Hampton is still working back from Tommy John surgery. He said last week that he still didn’t have a timeline for when he might return to game action.

*No. 89, Brendan Beck, RHP: Beck was the Yankees’ second-round pick in the 2021 draft, and he’s on the doorstep of making his major-league debut after reaching Triple A last season. However, it’s unlikely he’ll pitch for the Yankees this season — several starters would need to get hurt for that to happen. He will pitch for Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.

*No. 91, Travis MacGregor, RHP: MacGregor went to high school in Tarpon Springs, a suburb north of Clearwater that is less than an hour from Tampa. He’s played eight minor-league seasons, most recently with the Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers organizations last year.

*No. 92, Adam Kloffenstein, RHP: Kloffenstein has one major-league inning to his name. In 2024 with the Cardinals, he faced three batters and got three outs. This past season in the Toronto Blue Jays organization was bad, though. He finished with a 5.66 ERA across 90 2/3 innings.

*No. 93, Bradley Hanner, RHP: Hanner has an excellent sweeper. He had a 44 percent whiff rate on that pitch in the Cleveland Guardians’ system last season. It’s the only effective pitch for Hanner, who signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees this offseason and will earn $800,000 if he makes the majors.

*No. 94, Drake Fellows, RHP: Fellows spent the past five years in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. He finished last season with 112 1/3 innings pitched and a 4.41 ERA in Triple A. Fellows won’t pitch for the big-league team this season and is simply camp depth.

*No. 96, Yovanny Cruz, RHP: Like Fellows, Cruz is camp depth for the Yankees. He has spent seven seasons in the minor leagues and not advanced past Double A.

*No. 97, Alexander Cornielle, RHP: It took Cornielle five years in the Brewers organization before he advanced past High A. He spent the majority of last season in Double A, where he pitched to a 3.88 ERA in 123 innings.

No. 98, Will Warren, RHP: Warren, who made 33 starts last season, was critical for the Yankees after they lost considerable starting pitching depth. Schlittler may have the most hype among the younger starters, but don’t sleep on Warren. Sure, he may have endured a few blowup starts last season, but he still had above-average strikeout and ground ball rates. That’s enough to build on in his second full season as a starter. Because of his arsenal, Warren can also be used out of the bullpen later in the season if the rotation is fully healthy.