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Garcia, who posted a 4.98 ERA in six games last season — striking out 33 and walking six in 34 1/3 innings — allowed two runs, two hits and zero walks.

"So [that] tells you what type of leader he is,'' bench coach Carlos Mendoza said. "He's in the hospital, he's in bed, just got out of surgery, and he just wants to know what's going on here with our guys, what's going on in that room."

Boone maintains a calm demeanor with whatever situation occurs with the high-profile Yankees, and he has done the same with his own health.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is taking a medical leave from the team effective immediately, the club announced Wednesday.

The lefty Montgomery labored through an erratic first inning, allowing two hits and two walks, but gave up just one run.

Joey Gallo of the Rangers won it, but the significance of the moment wasn't lost on the Yankees or Frazier, whose defense coming into 2020 was a significant question mark.

Jameson Taillon needed only seven pitches to get out of the second inning as he continues his return from Tommy John surgery.

As Gleyber Torres put it afterward: "It was like the first day of school."

"We spoke about this at length last year and dealt with it," Boone said.

"It feels like it's been like five years since we played in front of fans, so I can't wait," Luke Voit said.

Outfielder Brett Gardner, the longest tenured Yankee, talks about his return for a 14th season.

"I thought he started out a little bit slow, and I really liked how he finished," the Yankees manager said about the righthander.

German, however, talked about his meetings with teammates and also apologized.

A handful of Yankees pitchers threw simulated games Wednesday as spring training continues ahead of the 2021 season.

Aaron Boone believes that it was 'a good step' and hopes that he gets necessary support.