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New York Yankees: Jonathan Loaisiga belongs in the bullpen

Jonathan Loaisiga is an interesting option for the New York Yankees.

The 25-year-old righty from Nicaragua is knee-deep in the competition to be New York’s fifth starter and has turned some heads in spring training. In four games, two of which have been starts, “Johnny Lasagna” has posted a 2.57 ERA in seven innings of work.

Loaisiga’s control has also been pinpoint, with no walks issued compared to only two hits allowed. Combined with his calm demeanor on the mound, and he looks well poised to be a viable starter in 2020.

However, in his young career, Loaisiga has been largely up and down when starting a game.