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Will Warren is no longer a liability against lefties
TL;DR
Will Warren has significantly improved his performance against left-handed batters in the 2026 season, boasting a 2.39 ERA and a 25% K-BB%. His previous struggles against lefties have been notably addressed, making him a potential key player for the Yankees this season.
Key points
- Will Warren has a 2.39 ERA in 2026.
- He has improved significantly against left-handed batters.
- In 2025, he allowed a .266 average to lefties.
- Warren has pitched 37.2 innings this season.
- He could be a key player for the Yankees in 2026.
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Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren (29) throws a pitch during in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Yes, Cam Schlittler looks amazing. And yes, the same can be said about Max Fried, despite his so-so start on Sunday. However, you could very well say that Will Warren has been the most improved Yankee in the 2026 season so far. The guy is coming off a solid but unspectacular season in which he posted a 4.44 ERA with a 4.07 FIP and a 14.9 K-BB% in 2025, and is currently sporting a brilliant 2.39 ERA, a 2.80 FIP, and a 25 percent K-BB%.
Of course, he has thrown only 37.2 innings, which is nothing compared to the sample he left us last year, 162.1 frames. It’s still premature to call Warren an ace or a frontline starter. But we can and will say he looks fantastic and could be the X-factor behind the Yankees’ 2026 campaign.
The main area of improvement in comparison to last year has been Warren’s performance against lefties. They punished him in 2025 to the tune of a .266/.350/.436 line and a .342 wOBA. In contrast, righties hit .232/.283/.398 with a .294 wOBA. That, of course, was a problem because he actually faced more lefties (396) than righties (315).
Warren’s K-BB% last year against lefties was a meager 8.1 percent. Against righties? 23.5 percent. You could also see the stark difference in WHIP (1.61 vs. 1.11) and FIP (4.76 vs. 3.29).
This year, Warren has found a way to be as effective against lefties as he is when he faces righties. That has unlocked a whole new level for him. Again, this year’s sample is still small and doesn’t account for potential adjustments to be made by hitters around the league. But 37.2 innings are not nothing, and we have seen enough improvements to be encouraged. Here are the splits so far in 2026:
Warren vs. lefties: .208/.260/.347, .272 wOBA, 26 K-BB%, 3.36 FIP
.239/.280/.324, .273 wOBA, 24 K-BB%, 2.22 FIP
Q&A
What are Will Warren's current statistics in the 2026 season?
Will Warren currently has a 2.39 ERA, a 2.80 FIP, and a 25% K-BB% in the 2026 season.
How did Will Warren perform against left-handed batters in 2025?
In 2025, Will Warren struggled against lefties, allowing a .266 batting average and a .342 wOBA.
Why is Will Warren considered the most improved Yankee in 2026?
Will Warren is viewed as the most improved Yankee due to his significant reduction in ERA and improved performance against left-handed hitters compared to the previous season.
How many innings has Will Warren pitched in the 2026 season?
Will Warren has pitched 37.2 innings in the 2026 season so far.
