Yankees adjust pitching rotation for upcoming road series against Padres

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced a shift in the team's pitching rotation ahead of the upcoming road series against the San Diego Padres. Right-hander Will Warren is scheduled to piggyback behind starter Max Fried during Friday's game. This arrangement allows the Yankees to evaluate both pitchers as they prepare for the postseason. Warren remains a candidate for future starts despite his transition to this bullpen-focused role. The 29-year-old enters the series following a strong performance against the Boston Red Sox where he allowed one run across seven innings. The Yankees currently hold an 8.5-game lead for the top American League Wild Card position with 23 games remaining in the regular season.

• 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees, Aaron Boone announce new pitching plans for weekend series in San Diego