Yankees' Will Warren Added to Wild Card Roster for Versatile Bullpen Role

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed Will Warren's inclusion on the 26-man Wild Card roster for the series against the Boston Red Sox, despite not being needed as a starter. Boone anticipates Warren, 26, could be utilized in various capacities, including "short-verse," providing "length," or in "extra innings," citing his effective pitching all season. Warren, who is on his fourth day, is expected to be in "pretty good shape" to contribute. He posted a 4.44 ERA and 1.37 WHIP over a career-high 33 starts this season, with only one prior big-league bullpen appearance.