An unheralded New York Yankees relief pitcher is performing at a high level so far in spring training down in Tampa, Fla.

Hampton’s injuries limited him to seven starts in 2024. He recorded a 2.41 ERA between Rookie Ball, Single-A and Double-A.

The trainers room is filling up at New York Yankees spring training ... Clarke Schmidt has been dealing with a “cranky” back and pitching prospect Chase Hampton has a right flexor tendon strain and an elbow ligament injury, Boone said.