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Boone and Ausmus Ejected After Replay Dispute in Yankees-Rays Game

The removals followed crew chief Doug Eddings denying a video-replay request and forced an on-field managerial change while the Yankees struggle offensively.

Overview

  • The ejections occurred on Wednesday after a strikeout–throw-out double play when the Yankees' bid to challenge José Caballero’s out at second was denied as too late.
  • Home plate umpire and crew chief Doug Eddings led the ruling that ended the replay attempt and first ejected bench coach Brad Ausmus before tossing manager Aaron Boone for arguing.
  • Boone’s removal was his third ejection of the season and 49th of his career, while Ausmus received his first ejection of the year.
  • After both men were sent from the game, Tanner Swanson, the club’s director of catching and major league field coordinator, took over on-field managerial duties.
  • The incident follows an earlier dispute this week with the same umpiring crew over a refused ABS challenge for Jasson Domínguez and comes during a prolonged Yankees offensive slump that has heightened frustration in the dugout.