The New York Yankees recalled right-handed pitching prospect Will Warren from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday and placed right-hander Luis Gil (back) on the 15-day injured list with a lower-back strain in a corresponding move. Even though Warren, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has an 8.59 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in his first three major-league starts this year, he's worth a look for rotation depth in deep mixed leagues now that he's back in the majors and likely to take Gil's spot in New York's starting rotation. The 25-year-old former eighth-round pick in 2021 out of Southeastern Louisiana allowed 14 runs on 19 hits (three homers) while walking five and striking out 17 in 14 2/3 innings in his three starts against the Phillies, Angels and White Sox. In the long run, Warren profiles as a back-end starter in the Bronx.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren has been recalled to take the mound against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. This appears to be a spot start for Warren, so fantasy managers looking for long term help aren't likely going to get it here. Warren has allowed 12 earned runs over two starts with the big league club this season. He holds a 6.11 ERA across 20 starts in Triple-A, so 2024 hasn't been a good year for Warren. He does have a favorable matchup against the White Sox sluggish lineup, but remains a shaky streaming option given his numbers this season.
New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Will Warren was sent back down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after making his MLB debut on Tuesday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. Warren was called to make a spot start for Gerrit Cole, who was dealing with some general fatigue. The right-hander logged a no-decision as he tossed five innings of four-run ball with four hits, two walks, and six punchouts. The 25-year-old is considered one of the top pitching prospects in the Yankee system. At Triple-A this season, the Southern Louisiana University product has struggled with a 6.11 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. Warren could get another opportunity later in the season to make another spot start and could be worth stashing in deeper redraft leagues if he can get settled at Triple-A.
New York Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren is being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make a spot start on Tuesday against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies. Right-hander Gerrit Cole was scheduled to make the start but has been scratched due to general body fatigue. Warren, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making his major-league debut for the Yanks. Fantasy managers in DFS will want to stay away in this tough matchup, especially since the 25-year-old has posted a 6.11 ERA in 20 starts for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this year. Warren is intriguing in dynasty/keeper leagues for his strikeout potential -- he has 115 punchouts in his 95 2/3 innings in the minors this year -- but he's much too risky to roll the dice on against the first-place Phillies on the road. It's likely he'll be sent back to Triple-A after his spot start.
New York Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren turned in another solid start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. The right-hander went six innings, giving up one run on two hits with eight strikeouts and one walk. The 25-year-old has turned in a nice July with a 2.91 ERA and 0.92 during the month. He has lowered his season-long ERA to 6.11. The ERA is a bit bloated for Warren this year, but he has been much better lately and has 115 strikeouts in 95 2/3 innings. The No. 7 prospect in the Yankees system, Warren offers upside with his strikeout rate but will need to show more consistency before being counted on as a fantasy option should he get called up.
New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Will Warren was sharp once again on Wednesday evening as he tossed six innings of two-run ball with seven hits, two walks, and six punchouts. Since June 7, Warren has held a solid 2.60 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 3:19 BB:K ratio. This is a big step in the right direction for the Southern Louisiana University product as he held a high 15.88 ERA and 2.41 WHIP through May. The 25-year-old spent most of last season with Triple-A and held a 3.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a 47:110 BB:K ratio compared to the 6.65 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and a 26:72 BB:K ratio he currently sits with. The number seven ranked prospect in the Yankee system on MLB.com could make his major league debut later this summer but will have to continue to produce solid outings across a longer period of time at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre first.
New York Yankees right-hander Will Warren was one of 26 non-roster players for the Yankees to receive an invite to major-league spring training. In 27 appearances (25 starts) for Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last year, Warren went 10-4 with a 3.35 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 59 walks and a career-high 149 strikeouts in 129 innings pitched. The 24-year-old former eighth-round pick in 2021 from Southeastern Louisiana is one of the team's top pitching prospects and figures to make his major-league debut at some point in 2024. In addition to Warren, the Yankees invited fellow top prospects Chase Hampton and Spencer Jones to spring training. Warren is worth stashing in dynasty/keeper leagues, but fantasy managers in single-year formats may want to hold off on him until he cements himself in New York's starting rotation.
New York Yankees pitching prospect Will Warren threw five scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out five in a game for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. His plus-grade slider and sweeper were expectedly impressive, with a combined nine whiffs on 19 swings. Warren began the season with Double-A Somerset, holding a 1.87 FIP and 32.2% strikeout rate in six starts. His 5.22 ERA with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre is concerning, but he has allowed just one earned run in his last two starts. Warren is on pace to see a promotion to the majors sometime this season if he can extend this run of incredible starts, making him a stashable starting pitching prospect in redraft leagues.
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