Brett Gardner’s presence — or lack thereof — has hovered over the Yankees all season long. So why wouldn’t the issue be raised again with the Bombers facing elimination?
Manager Aaron Boone was candid when asked about the veteran outfielder — who did not play in 2022 but has not yet retired — before Sunday’s win in Cleveland to send the ALDS to a deciding Game 5 on Monday in the Bronx. He admitted he has not spoken with Gardner since last season — something he regrets.
“I owe that to him,” Boone told reporters.