When New York Yankees pitching prospect Austin DeCarr made his late-June debut for short season Staten Island this year, it was his first game action since the 2014 season for the 21-year-old righthander. DeCarr underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring of 2015 and has had elbow issues dating back to his high school career.
Selected in the third round of the 2014 draft, DeCarr chose a $1 million bonus over his previous commitment to Clemson. He made his professional debut in the Gulf Coast League, allowing 12 earned runs while striking out 24 and walking seven in 23.