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It's always exciting when a teenage pitcher breaks out and showcases frontline upside in rookie ball, even if we know the odds are stacked against them staying on a linear developmental track. Henry Lalane was the talk of the Florida Complex League last summer, showcasing the potential for three or more plus pitches with plus control in a 6-foot-7 frame. He also happens to throw from the left side. His fastball sits in the mid-90s (touches 97 mph) and it gets on hitters in a hurry, given his extension. His mid-80s changeup and high-70s breaking ball are excellent pitches as well. Lalane's father played for the Dominican Republic's national basketball team, and he should be able to maintain his athleticism as he adds muscle. Lalane could be the game's best pitching prospect in a year, but arm injuries and/or delivery issues (given his size) could pop up any moment.

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  • Yankees' Henry Lalane: On injured list

    Lalane is on the Florida Complex League Yankees' 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury. One of the most electric teenage pitchers in the minors, Lalane seemingly mastered the complex league last year (0.97 WHIP, 34:4 K:BB in 21.2 innings), so this explains why he hasn't been assigned to a full-season affiliate yet. If it were a very serious injury, Lalane may have been put on the 60-day injured list, so perhaps he'll just need some time to rehab the injury at the Yankees' spring training complex before making his season debut.
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