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Will Warren Pushes Into Yankees' Postseason Plans

Recent low-run starts, a successful relief audition, and a rise in velocity give New York a multi-inning pitching option as it finalizes October roster decisions.

Overview

  • Warren has delivered a run of effective outings, including a six-inning, one-run performance that reinforced his recent improvement and lowered his season ERA.
  • He has produced a five-start stretch in which he allowed no more than two earned runs and has surrendered only two earned runs across his past 15.1 innings overall.
  • The Yankees already saw Warren handle 2.1 scoreless innings in relief, an outing that demonstrated he can adjust from starting to longer relief work.
  • Scouting and team reports note a measurable uptick in velocity, with his four-seamer nearly a tick higher than earlier in the year and several pitches at or above 96 mph in his latest outing.
  • Manager Aaron Boone and analysts view Warren as a versatile October piece who could serve as piggyback starter, multi-inning reliever, or emergency rotation depth depending on veteran health and remaining starts.