One day after getting destroyed 19–5 by the Indians, Yankees manager Aaron Boone responded to a question about the idea of Major League Baseball implementing a potential "mercy rule," saying he wouldn't mind seeing the majors consider the option.
During Thursday's blowout loss, the Bronx Bombers brought rookie designated hitter Mike Ford to the mound for two innings of relief. It was the first time a Yankees position player completed two innings on the mound.
Boone said a potential regular-season mercy rule could make sense and may have helped the team avoid having to put Ford in such a situation.