Yankees manager Aaron Boone has chosen to put Monday’s unjust ejection behind him, taking the high road following conversations with MLB officials. Boone confirmed that he will not face any fines, as the league has acknowledged the misunderstanding that led to his ejection.
During the series opener against the A’s, Boone was ejected in the first inning by home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. However, video footage suggests that Wendelstedt may have reacted to a comment made by a fan, rather than Boone himself. Boone has expressed his understanding of the situation and is ready to move on from it.
After the game, Wendelstedt clarified that he had never ejected a player or manager based solely on a fan’s comment. He stated that he heard something from the far end of the dugout and, although it was not the area where Boone was standing, he felt obligated to eject Boone as the team’s manager.
Despite the lack of direct communication between Boone and Wendelstedt regarding the incident, Boone seems at peace with the outcome. He has acknowledged the league’s response and is ready to focus on the upcoming games, putting the ejection behind him.
