As the Major League Baseball season approaches its conclusion, pitcher Will Warren is solidifying his potential role in the Yankees' postseason plans with a series of strong performances. Warren's latest outing saw him complete six innings, allowing just one run and securing his 10th win of the season in the Yankees' 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on September 9, 2026.
This marks Warren's fifth consecutive start in which he has limited opponents to two earned runs or fewer. Over his last three appearances, which include two starts and 2 1/3 scoreless relief innings, he has surrendered a mere two earned runs across 15 1/3 innings, lowering his earned run average from 4.39 to 4.05. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Warren's development, noting his durability and "weapons" that could make him a valuable asset in October.
"He can serve a lot of roles potentially [in October],” Boone said. “He’s been incredibly durable. But he’s got weapons.”
While Warren may not possess the overpowering velocity of some of his teammates or the extensive arsenal of others, his command and velocity have shown improvement. His fastball reached 94.6 mph in Wednesday's game, a notable increase from his season average. He recorded eight strikeouts against two walks, allowing four hits during his outing. Warren attributed his recent success to a refined posture and staying taller on the mound, which helps him maintain better alignment and pitch command with a slight velocity boost.
"It’s a little posture, just staying taller. I think it keeps me more in line,” Warren explained. “Therefore, can fill the zone up and a little tick in velo.”
The only significant damage against Warren came in the fifth inning when Connor Norby hit a home run. Following the home run, the Rockies put runners on first and third with one out. However, Warren induced a ground ball from Cole Carrigg, leading to a double play. This critical moment, showcasing Warren's ability to escape a jam, was met with a visible display of emotion from the pitcher, who pumped his fist after the play.
"I was joking with the guys,” Warren said. “I was like, ‘Sometimes you got to grind for those double plays.’”
In other team news, pitcher Clarke Schmidt made his fourth rehab appearance with Double-A Somerset, pitching a scoreless inning with two strikeouts. The Yankees also held a moment of silence before Wednesday's game to honor Rollie Sheldon, a right-hander who won two World Series titles with the team in 1961 and 1962 and passed away the previous week.