Over the past three seasons, the New York Yankees have entertained one joke in particular. The punch line? Luis Cessa.
A regular on the Scranton Shuttle, Luis Cessa has logged thousands of miles to the Bronx in three years only to disappoint upwards of 40,000 spectators. With an overall 5-11 record, the words “ace” and “Cessa” didn’t even belong in the same sentence, let alone the same stratosphere.
Now, the tables have turned. With no options left, Luis Cessa either has to show up or get out. And this spring, he’s shown up.
With his latest test on Tuesday afternoon in Tampa, FL, Cessa has appeared in five games, including three starts.