Overview
- Aaron Boone was tossed by home-plate umpire Vic Carapazza after arguing a called strike on the first pitch to Luis García Jr. in the top of the sixth at Rogers Centre on Friday, which removed Boone from the Yankees–Blue Jays game.
- Carapazza twice asked what Boone or the dugout said before ejecting him, and Boone ran onto the field to confront the umpire before returning to the clubhouse.
- The ejection was Boone’s fourth of the 2026 season and the 50th of his managerial career, a milestone noted by multiple outlets.
- Bench coach Brad Ausmus served as acting manager for the rest of the game, forcing an in-game leadership change that can affect matchup and bullpen decisions.
- Fans and commentators reacted strongly on social media with many criticizing the call, and there were no reports of immediate MLB fines or suspensions following the incident.