Warren was the unintended victim of Guerrero Jr.’s grand slam, a spotlight moment that exposed a crucial weakness for New York and raised questions about his role as a key reliever in high-stakes playoff innings.

Warren worked to keep Vlad honest with a 96 mph heater, but Guerrero’s timing and the Jays’ offense overwhelmed him in that key fourth‐inning sequence, contributing to Toronto’s postseason momentum.

Warren, a rookie working in relief, was tagged for four homers as he filled the length void after Fried, widening the gap and prolonging NYY’s bullpen burden.

Yankees bullpen option mentioned as an available piece out of the bullpen for Game 1 implications.

Warren, on the 26-man roster, is seen in multiple roles—short bursts, longer relief, or extended innings—provided the series requires varied pitching tempo and depth.