Rafael De Paula News: De Paula was impressive in his first start with High-A Tampa on Monday as he struck out six in five scoreless frames

De Paula was impressive in his first start with High-A Tampa on Monday as he struck out six in five scoreless frames

De Paula, who is seeing his first stateside action this season, had a 2.94 ERA, 1.02 WHP, and 96:23 SO:BB with Charleston in 64.1 innings over 13 starts. He has the highest ceiling of any pitching prospect in the Yankees farm system.