Aaron Boone supports Heliot Ramos amid hitting struggles with Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:51 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

New York Yankees outfielder Heliot Ramos is struggling at the plate, batting 4-for-42 since joining the team from the San Francisco Giants. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Ramos, noting his potential as a hitter and highlighting his past success against left-handed pitchers. Ramos has been forced into an everyday role due to injuries to key players like Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge. Boone anticipates that once these players return, Ramos may find more favorable matchups as he returns to hitting lefties. The Yankees continue their current series against the Baltimore Orioles.
- •Heliot Ramos acquired from San Francisco Giants at trade deadline.
- •Currently batting 4-for-42 since joining the Yankees.
- •Aaron Boone optimistic about Ramos's potential as a hitter.
- •Ramos has historically performed well against left-handers.
- •Yankees dealing with injuries to key players like Judge and Bellinger.
- 2:51 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Aaron Boone Sends Heliot Ramos Message Amid Hitting Woes
"Heliot Ramos has not had a good start to his time with the New York Yankees
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