Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren acknowledged that his emotional response to a difficult outing contributed to his struggles on the mound during the team's 10-5 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Warren was tagged for five runs on six hits and four walks over four-plus innings.
"You got to be able to control your emotions," Warren said after the game. "I don’t think I did a very good job of that tonight, and that’s probably why I got ran out of there in the fifth."
His outing was marked by three home runs, each hit off a different pitch type. The Mariners' early lead was established in the first inning when Randy Arozarena hit a two-run home run off a sweeper that was outside the strike zone, and Julio Rodríguez followed with a home run on a four-seamer. In the third inning, Dominic Canzone hit a changeup for another home run.
Beyond the long balls, a misplay in shallow center field in the second inning also drew Warren's ire. Trent Grisham misread a high fly ball, initially jogging in before realizing he should attempt a catch. The ball dropped for a double, and cameras captured Warren yelling in frustration. Though the play did not directly lead to runs, as Warren later induced a double play, it highlighted his visible distress.
Manager Aaron Boone commented on the home runs, expressing surprise at Arozarena's ability to hook a pitch for a home run. Warren concluded his assessment by stating, "Overall, just behind in the count, and they made me pay."
The team also provided updates on other players. Luis García Jr., acquired before the trade deadline, has been taking ground balls at second and third base. Boone noted that García has "real natural actions" and the team is exploring his defensive versatility, despite his previous struggles at second base with the Nationals. Infield coach Dan Fiorito added that García has been impressive with his arm and ability to slow the game down.
Pitcher Kervin Castro, currently on the injured list with right elbow neuritis, is nearing a potential return. Clarke Schmidt, who experienced forearm cramping, has been throwing on flat ground and is seeing improvement, with hopes of rejoining the bullpen this season after Tommy John surgery in 2025. Giancarlo Stanton, dealing with a calf strain, ran the bases for a second consecutive day, with his next steps still pending.