Yankees pitching prospect Miguel Yajure is quickly gaining attention within the organization. His 97 mph fastball is making him hard to ignore.
“And the best pitcher in the organization right now might be Miguel Yajure in Tampa,” a high-ranking Yankees scout told NJ.com.
As the 21-year-old standout on the Yankees’ High-A team in Tampa becomes Rule 5 Draft eligible this upcoming offseason, the front office is faced with the decision to either add the right-hander to the 40-man roster or risk another team swooping in and taking him for themselves.
Tampa manager Aaron Holbert said that Yajure, who holds a 2.