Yankees Prospects Who Can Still Make an MLB Impact in 2023

The New York Yankees handed the starting shortstop job to top prospect Anthony Volpe on Opening Day, and he is one of a handful of young players who have been asked to make an impact this year.

With that said, they could still get positive contributions from a handful of other notable prospects before the season is over, whether it's in a supporting role or stepping into an opportunity created by injury.

Ahead, we've highlighted three prospects who can still make an MLB impact in 2023, focusing solely on players who have not yet appeared in the majors.

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Prospects who have already seen MLB action: RHP Luis Gil, RHP Randy Vásquez

RHP Clayton Beeter

The Yankees acquired right-hander Clayton Beeter in the deal that sent Joey Gallo to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2022 trade deadline, and he has some of the best pure stuff in their farm system.

The 6'2", 220-pound right-hander had 129 strikeouts in 77 innings at Double-A last season, though his command remained a question mark with 5.4 walks per nine innings. He was sent back to the Double-A level to begin the 2023 season.

The 24-year-old has yet to prove he can handle a starter's full workload since going in the second round of the 2020 draft. But with a 2.13 ERA and 69 strikeouts in 55 innings this year, the Yankees could expedite him to the majors, where his fastball-slider combination would play up in shorter stints.

1B/3B Andrés Chaparro

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 20: Andres Chaparro #11 of the Surprise Saguaros bats during the game between the Surprise Saguaros and the Salt River Rafters at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Corner infielder Andrés Chaparro has been a standout performer at the Triple-A level this season, hitting .245/.318/.441 with 10 doubles, 11 home runs and 36 RBI in 58 games.

The 24-year-old was signed all the way back in 2016, but he did not reach the Double-A for the first time until last season, when he posted a .962 OPS with 20 home runs in 71 games across three levels.

With an .815 OPS and 10 home runs in 159 plate appearances against right-handed pitching this year, he could provide a spark for a Yankees team that ranks 22nd in the majors with a .236 batting average against righties on the year.

RHP Will Warren

Will Warren was not even ranked among the top 30 prospects in the Yankees system heading into the 2022 season after going in the eighth round of the 2021 draft out of Southeastern Louisiana University.

The 6'2" right-hander was sent to High-A Hudson Valley to start his pro career last year. He finished 9-9 with a 3.91 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 125 strikeouts in 129 innings last year while earning an early promotion to Double-A.

With a low-90s fastball that can bump 95 mph, a terrific high-spin slider and a curveball and changeup to round out his repertoire, Warren has the stuff to start. He could be ready to make his MLB debut down the stretch if the Yankees rotation needs reinforcements.