TAMPA, Fla. — It wasn’t just Jorge Mateo creating some buzz Saturday.
The Yankees hit two homers in their 6-4 victory over the Red Sox at Steinbrenner Field. One was a solo shot by the 20-year-old Mateo, their top prospect, off knuckleballer Steven Wright. The other was a three-run shot off Anthony Varvaro by 23-year-old outfield prospect Aaron Judge.
Even if he’s fast-tracked, Mateo is at least a couple of years from the big leagues. Judge likely will get his call-up at some point this season.
Regardless, seeing two of the organization’s top prospects lead the way Saturday was exciting for Joe Girardi.