Aaron Boone discusses José Caballero's delay-of-game warning with MLB
ESPN MLB • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke with Major League Baseball officials regarding José Caballero's delay-of-game warning issued during an at-bat against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 14. Boone stressed that Caballero's approach is within the rules but acknowledged the need for clarity. The warning came after Caballero took too long to engage at the plate, raising the head of his bat just before the pitch clock expired. Boone stated he has given Caballero guidelines to ensure compliance with umpires. Caballero, who is expected to seek clarification before games, demonstrated his ability to perform under pressure by hitting a three-run homer after receiving the warning.
- •Boone had a conversation about Caballero's batting tempo with MLB officials.
- •Caballero received a delay-of-game warning during a game against the Blue Jays.
- •The warning occurred during the Yankees' 8-3 victory on June 14.
- •Boone emphasized the player's approach is within the rules.
- •Caballero hit a three-run homer following the warning.
- 11:55 PMESPN MLB — Boone talks Caballero's delay-of-game with MLB
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to MLB about José Caballero's delay-of-game warning
"New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a lengthy conversation with Major League Baseball officials about shortstop José Caballero’s deliberate tempo in the batter’s box that resulted in a delay-of-game warning Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "So I feel like we have a good handle on it and certainly understand what he’s trying to do and he has a rhythm and a process to help him get locked and we think it’s within the rules," Boone said on Tuesday before the Yankees opened a three-game series with the White Sox. During the sixth inning of Sunday’s 8-3 win in Toronto, Caballero was slow raising his head during an at-bat against reliever Spencer Miles.
"Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's talked to MLB about Jose Caballero's deliberate approach to the plate that earned him a delay-of-game warning Sunday.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 16, 2026, 11:55 PMBoone talks Caballero's delay-of-game with MLB
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's talked to MLB about Jose Caballero's deliberate approach to the plate that earned him a delay-of-game warning Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:27 PMYankees manager Aaron Boone speaks to MLB about José Caballero's delay-of-game warning
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a lengthy conversation with Major League Baseball officials about shortstop José Caballero’s deliberate tempo in the batter’s box that resulted in a delay-of-game warning Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. "So I feel like we have a good handle on it and certainly understand what he’s trying to do and he has a rhythm and a process to help him get locked and we think it’s within the rules," Boone said on Tuesday before the Yankees opened a three-game series with the White Sox. During the sixth inning of Sunday’s 8-3 win in Toronto, Caballero was slow raising his head during an at-bat against reliever Spencer Miles.
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