Boone defends his moves after Yankees bullpen falters again in playoff-opening loss to the Red Sox
October 1, 2025
The New York Yankees’ bullpen has been one of their biggest weaknesses this season. It faltered again in their playoff opener and has them on the brink of being eliminated by the rival Boston Red Sox. Max Fried worked 6 1/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series. But manager Aaron Boone removed Fried after he retired the first batter in the seventh. Reliever Luke Weaver walked the first batter he faced and allowed a double and a two-run single. David Bednar gave up back-to-back hits in the ninth to give Boston some breathing room.