The Yankees played their division rival Tampa Bay Rays last night and fans were left unhappy. Will Warren was given the ball to start and he didn’t last long. Warren went 1.2 innings and gave up 1 run and 4 hits before Boone pulled him.
It wasn’t what the Yankees needed especially with Cole out for the season. The bullpen settled things down, but Warren’s start set the tone early, and Yankees fans were quick to vent online.
Yankees Fans Speak Their Mind
Yankees fans are loud and social media has only made them louder. After Warren’s brief appearance, Twitter (now X) blew up with reactions from the fan base. Here’s a sampling:
- “Another rough outing from Warren. How much longer are we going to stick with him?”
- “This is unacceptable. We can’t afford starts like this against division rivals.”
- “Gerrit Cole is out, and this is what we get? Yikes.”
It’s no secret Yankees fans have high expectations even when the team is dealing with injuries. When performances like Warren’s happen against teams like the Rays emotions run high.
Warren’s Struggles So Far This Season
Warren’s 2025 hasn’t been easy. He’s appeared in 4 games with a 5.17 ERA. A long way from what the Yankees need from the rotation. He’s shown flashes but outings like this one against the Rays highlight the inconsistency that has plagued him all season.
For context Warren was supposed to be a big contributor this season. Instead inconsistency and command issues have overshadowed any progress he’s made. With Gerrit Cole out the pressure is on guys like Warren to step up – and fast.
Why This Sucks Against the Rays?
Losing to division opponents always hurts, but it hurts more when key players don’t show up. The Rays are always in the AL East mix and every game between these two teams matters. A stinker like Warren’s not only puts the Yankees in a hole early but gives the Rays momentum to ride all game.
The Yankees came into this one 11-7, good enough to be in the mix. But with Cole out for the year the rotation is thinner than ever. They need arms to step up if they want to stay on top of the division—and Warren’s recent struggles aren’t helping.
What’s Next for Warren and the Yankees?
One bad start doesn’t define a player but Warren’s performance against the Rays adds to the growing concerns about his future. Manager Aaron Boone will give him more chances to prove himself but patience wears thin in New York—especially when playoff hopes are on the line.
The Yankees have a talented team that can win a championship but their pitching staff needs answers soon. If Warren can’t find consistency the team may look elsewhere for solutions, whether internal promotions or external moves.
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