Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. JUPITER, Fla. Nerves arent an i sue for Carlos Carrasco at this Facundo Campazzo Jersey point. That the Yankees could have the fifth spot of their rotation open at any point due to didnt get to the 15-year veteran as he made his second spring start Sunday. The pre sure was a long time ago, the righty said after his three-inning outing in a 6-5 lo s to the Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Ive been through a lot and everything, but like I said before, Im getting ready for spring training. Any opportunity is good and then we go from there. Carlos Carrasco throws a pitch during the Yankees Grapefruit League game March 9. Imagn Images Explore More Carrasco, 37, is in the running potentially to fill in for Cole, though likely trails Will Warren in the race, as the 25-year-old is on the 40-man roster. Carrasco has an out on his minor league contract with the Yankees, meaning he could leave camp depending on how the opportunity shakes out. If not taken by the end of the spring, Carrasco still could head to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Whatever happens, happens, he said. But, I am just trying to get ready for the season. Carlos Carrasco covers first base during the Yankees Grapefruit League game March 9. Imagn Images On Sunday, Carrasco allowed a run on two hits including a homer walked one and struck out three. In 7 / innings this spring, he has a 2.35 ERA. Feel pretty good, man, he said. Went out there, I found what Im looking for in my pitches in my slider and changeup. So, everything feels great. Its exactly where Carrasco wants to be at this point in the spring just making sure everything works. Good. Good. Kinda of a wind-blowing homer really is all, Aaron Boone said of Carrascos start. I thought he used his pitches well, in control. Another good outing for him. Giancarlo Stanton, that is not showing signs of progre s, also is dealing with a calf i sue, according to a source. Boone had no update on Cole prior to Sundays game. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! He is hoping for more information on Monday about the ace, who suffered an elbow injury after his second spring start on Thursday. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit his first home run of the spring in the top of the third, a two-run shot. Two batters later, J.C. Escarra also hit a two-run homer, his second home run of the spring. Following the game, the Yankees rea signed outfielder Duke Ellis, catcher Rafael Flores, RHP Erick Leal and infielder T.J Rumfield to the minor league camp. They also optioned catcher Jess Rodriguez to Double-A Somerset. Jon Heyman contributed to this report Paul Millsap Jersey