Rosario fuels Yankees with all-around performance in 7-0 win over Orioles

Amed Rosario continued to prove his value for the Yankees, delivering a two-run double with two outs in the top of the first inning as New York routed the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 on Sept. 18, 2025. The infielder started at second base against left-hander Cade Povich and has gone 10-for-25 with four extra-base hits in 13 games since being acquired at the trade deadline for his veteran presence and the ability to play multiple infield spots.

Rosario entered the day with an .859 OPS against left-handed pitchers this season, a notable asset for a part-time role that can fill in at several spots. Although he isn’t in the everyday lineup, the 29-year-old has embraced the chance to contribute, saying through an interpreter that he prepares the same way he did when he played every day.

Manager Aaron Boone praised Rosario’s defense and approach, noting that the veteran brings energy to the field and that he has become a left-handed hitter who can bounce around the infield. Rosario has taken that unconventional path as a steady, productive piece for a borough’s team.

Rosario said it has been satisfying to be in this position and acknowledged the high expectations that come with playing in New York. His road began with the Mets, who called him a potential star when he debuted in 2017 at age 21, but he was traded to Cleveland in the deal that sent Francisco Lindor to Queens. After that, he had stints with the Dodgers, Rays, Reds and Nationals before joining the Yankees. He said he doesn’t dwell on what could have been, focusing instead on what he can do now and how he can help the team win.

Nearly a decade after his major-league debut, Rosario is delivering timely contributions as the Yankees push toward the postseason. His versatility and left-handed production provide New York with a credible option in the infield as the team navigates a tight schedule and aims to capitalize on a late-season surge.