Aaron Boone Reacts To New York Yankees Signing Former MLB All-Star

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 25: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone reacts during a pitching change in game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees played the second game of their series with the Houston Astros in the Bronx.

They won by a score of 9-3.

Aaron Boone Reacts To New York Yankees Signing

GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 19, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

Ahead of Wednesday’s game, the Yankees signed Michael Fulmer.

The Yankees wrote (via X): “• Signed RHP Michael Fulmer (#43) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.”

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Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Placed RHP Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort. • Optioned RHP Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. • Recalled RHP Elmer Rodríguez (#71) from Triple-A

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Fulmer pitched one inning, allowing no runs.

After the game, manager Aaron Boone was asked about Fulmer when he met with the media (via YES Network).

Reporter: “What did you think of Fulmer coming in there in that spot?”

Boone: “He was great. I said, ‘Welcome to the Yankees.’ I threw you in there against Yordan, Paredes, and Altuve right out of the gate, and he was like, ‘I wouldn’t have it any other way.’ Look, I think he can help us. I really do. So, it was good to get him in. He was coming in regardless—whether it was a tie game, whether we were up. You know, we need some guys now to be able to step up and be a part of it. And that was a great first impression by him. I thought he threw the ball really well.”

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Following the Yankees’ 9-3 win over Houston, Aaron Boone tells @M_Marakovits what has allowed the offense to be hot over their last three games.

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Fulmer is in the middle of his 9th season at the MLB level.

He has also spent time with the Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox.

In 2017, Fulmer made the MLB All-Star Game (as a member of the Tigers).

Looking At The Yankees Right Now

GettyAaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on after 9-3 win against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

The Yankees are in the middle of a very strong 2026 season.

They are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 75-57 record in 132 games.

Over their last ten games, the Yankees have gone 7-3 (and they are 34-29 in 63 games at home).

GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates a two-run home run off the bat of Luis García Jr. #26 in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 26, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

After one more game against the Astros, the Yankees will host the Boston Red Sox on Friday.