Yankees’ Aaron Boone admits he ‘should have’ made late-game pinch hitter move
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By Greg Joyce
Published on April 12, 2026.
Aaron Boone, the Yankees' manager, admitted he should have brought up Randal Grichuk as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of a game against the Rays, but did not bring up Paul Goldschmidt instead. This decision led to a 5-4, 10-inning loss that marked the fourth consecutive Yankees loss. Despite Grischuk's start to the season being 0-for-9, Boone insisted that it was a good spot for him to hit for him. The team's manager, Joe Kastastasto, also commented on Ryan McMahon's performance, noting that the team still anticipates him being a key player in the lineup any time Max Fried is on the mound.
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