Yankees Rookie Faces Criticism After Key Base-Running Error vs Braves

Mark Vientos of the New York Mets has struggled in the 2025 season, failing to build on his promising 2024 performance. Despite a chance at a comeback, his batting average and OPS remain disappointing, compounded by a high strikeout rate and lack of consistency after returning from injury. Meanwhile, Yankees rookie Jorbit Vivas faced heavy criticism following a base-running error against the Atlanta Braves, where he was thrown out by Ronald Acuña Jr.'s exceptional 301-foot throw, costing the Yankees a key scoring opportunity. Yankees broadcasters and former manager Joe Girardi labeled Vivas's effort 'inexcusable,' and manager Aaron Boone stressed the importance of never repeating such a mistake, though he acknowledged Vivas's hard-nosed play style. Vivas accepted full responsibility for the blunder, explaining confusion on the field but emphasizing it was his fault. Additionally, Yankees pitcher Will Warren endured a rough outing against the Braves, yielding five earned runs and showing frustration in the dugout, though manager Boone remains confident in his potential despite ongoing control issues.