Will Warren

Will Warren had his changeup working in Friday’s spring outing, striking out three batters over two scoreless innings as the Yankees defeated the Rays 4-0. The right-hander allowed just one single to the eight batters he faced, showing improved command after a disappointing 2024 season in which he posted a 10.32 ERA over 22 2/3 MLB innings and a 5.91 ERA in 23 Triple-A starts.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his struggles last season, Warren’s strikeout potential still gives him No. 4-starter upside. However, he’s expected to begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A unless the Yankees deal with multiple rotation injuries this spring. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should monitor his progress, but he remains off standard-league radars for now.

The Yankees recalled Will Warren from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact

Warren will add a fresh arm in the bullpen for the Yankees in their final two games of the regular season. Cody Poteet was optioned as the corresponding move.

Will Warren struggled through four innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

This outing continues a troubling trend for Warren, whose season ERA ballooned to an alarming 9.55 after five starts. His WHIP now stands at 1.85, with a strikeout rate of 10.8 per nine innings offering the only silver lining in an otherwise dreary performance record. The high BABIP (.429) suggests some bad luck, but it's clear that Warren needs significant adjustments to become a reliable fantasy option. His high ERA and WHIP are red flags, making him a risky play in all fantasy leagues.

Will Warren struggled mightily in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Rockies, surrendering five earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six over three innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance further inflates his already bloated ERA to 9.68 and WHIP to 1.81 through four starts this season. Despite a solid 11.7 K/9 rate and a decent 3.83 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Warren's high BABIP of .451 suggests he's been somewhat unlucky, but it's clear that he's also been highly hittable. Fantasy managers should be wary of relying on him in any format right now, as his inability to limit damage makes him a risky play. His high strikeout rate might keep him on the radar in deeper leagues or formats that heavily reward strikeouts, but overall, Warren's current form doesn't inspire confidence for regular starting duties.

Will Warren will start for the Yankees on Saturday against the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Warren was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the week. He has struggled across his three starts in the majors this season.