Summary
Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver talked about the tough fan environment for visiting teams in the bullpen at Fenway Park during a podcast. As the Red Sox struggle to make the playoffs, the possibility of facing the Yankees in the Wild Card series might not happen soon.
Key Facts
- The Boston Red Sox have lost seven of their last 11 games.
- The Yankees and Red Sox might face each other in the MLB Wild Card round.
- Luke Weaver, a Yankees relief pitcher, appeared on a Boston podcast and commented on the conditions in the visiting bullpen at Fenway Park.
- Weaver's stats at Fenway Park include allowing four runs on four hits in 2 2/3 innings.
- Fenway Park's bleacher seats are very close to the visiting bullpen, allowing fans to interact closely with opposing players.
- Weaver compared the experience to being like animals in a zoo due to fan interactions.
- The MLB expanded the Wild Card round in 2022 to include three teams per league, altering the playoff structure.
- Weaver's future with the Yankees is uncertain as he enters free agency after this season.
