Heliot Ramos criticized after poor performance in Yankees' loss to Blue Jays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:34 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Heliot Ramos faced heavy criticism following the Yankees' 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays on August 14. Ramos, who was moved to third in the batting order, went 0-for-4, extending his slump to 0-for-23. Yankees fans expressed frustration over his effort on a groundout, and he has struggled overall since joining the team, recording only two hits in 31 plate appearances. The Yankees have lost three straight games and currently hold the second-best record in the American League but are 6.5 games behind the division-leading Rays.
- •Yankees lost 4-1 to Blue Jays on August 14.
- •Heliot Ramos went 0-for-4 and has 0-for-23 slump.
- •Yankees are 6.5 games back in AL East standings.
- •New York acquired Ramos to bolster their lineup amid injuries.
- •Fans criticized Ramos for lack of effort on a groundout.
- 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Heliot Ramos Receives Heavy Criticism During Blue Jays Game
"The New York Yankees lost the first two games of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.They lost 4-1 on Saturday. New York’s lone run came in the second inning when shortstop George Lombard Jr. hit an RBI single. Cam Schlittler allowed one run in 5 1/3 innings before the Blue Jays scored three […] The post Yankees’ Heliot Ramos Receives Heavy Criticism During Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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