King allegedly came to Boone ahead of the 2023 season, arguing that his success as a multi-inning reliever proved that he could turn lineups over and stick in the rotation. But Boone wasn't having it, telling his righty that he was "too valuable" in his current role to move him to a new one.

The New York Yankees lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, unable to finish off a comeback in the late innings.

With Jasson Domínguez sitting against right-handed Padres starter Nick Pivetta on Monday night, Aaron Boone was asked how he decides on the Yankees’ starting outfield each day.