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James Kaprielian Likely Out for Season with Elbow Injury

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After three dominant starts for the High-A Tampa Yankees back in April, James Kaprielian was placed on the minor league disabled list with discomfort in his right elbow. The New York Yankees first round pick in the 2015 amateur draft (18th overall), Kaprielian appeared to be on the fast track to the Bronx this season before the injury.

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Following a surprise invitation to major league spring training, Kaprielian struck out 22 batters in his first 18 innings of work this year, while surrendering just three walks and three earned runs.