With reinforcements coming, Will Warren makes latest pitch to stay in Yankees starting rotation
Will Warren delivered another strong performance for the Yankees, striking out nine and allowing one earned run over 6.1 innings in a win against the Orioles. With Carlos Rodon and Gerrit Cole nearing returns, Warren is making a case to keep his spot in the starting rotation. His consistent outings, including seven consecutive starts with two or fewer earned runs, have bolstered his standing despite the impending roster crunch.
- ▪Will Warren is 4-0 with a 2.39 ERA and 46 strikeouts in seven starts this season.
- ▪He allowed just one earned run over 6.1 innings while striking out nine in the Yankees' 7-2 win over the Orioles.
- ▪Warren has permitted two or fewer earned runs in all seven of his starts, the longest such streak in the majors this season.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone credited Warren’s improved performance to the experience gained from making 33 starts in the 2025 season.
- ▪Warren and catcher Austin Wells strategically planned to use the changeup against left-handed batters, a pitch Warren threw 12 times in the game.
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