Yankees prospect Chase Hampton is facing a setback with a right flexor strain and UCL issue in his pitching arm, prompting a trip to New York for further testing, manager Aaron Boone revealed Wednesday.
Hampton exited spring training in Tampa after experiencing discomfort during a bullpen session last Friday. Boone acknowledged concern over his UCL but is awaiting more details.
The 23-year-old, ranked as the Yankees’ No. 2 pitching prospect by MLB Pipeline, was limited to just seven minor league starts in 2024 due to injuries. A former sixth-round pick, Hampton holds a 3.45 ERA across 27 minor league starts.
