Will Warren struggles as Yankees’ rally falls short

NEW YORK — At some point late on Saturday, the Yankees’ decision-makers will huddle and discuss their plans to add a pitcher and a hitter, with the roster set to expand from 26 to 28 players through September. There should be additional moves in store, with several reinforcements on the horizon.

The Cardinals had been the only remaining Major League team not to register a victory at the current Yankee Stadium (2009-present). Their most recent win in the Bronx came in Game 5 of the 1964 World Series, when Bob Gibson hurled a 10-inning complete game.

Coincidentally, Saturday’s winning pitcher was another Gibson — right-hander Kyle Gibson, who limited the Yanks to one run over seven sharp frames.

Rated as the Yankees’ No. 5 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Warren has not looked ready for prime time through five spot starts, allowing 24 runs (23 earned) and 31 hits in 21 1/3 innings (9.55 ERA).

Saturday likely marked Warren’s final assignment for now, as right-hander Clarke Schmidt could be days away from rejoining the rotation after missing three months with a right lat strain. Manager Aaron Boone said that Schmidt is tentatively scheduled for a Minor League rehab start on Monday.

Another option is right-hander Cody Poteet, who has pitched to a 0.96 ERA through three rehab starts for Double-A Somerset, including a strong outing on Friday. Right-hander Luis Gil is also scheduled to make a Minor League rehab start on Sunday, and Boone has said that he expects Gil to return as a starting pitcher.

Boone said before Saturday’s game that he did not know whom the club planned to promote on Sunday. First baseman Anthony Rizzo is thought to be close to returning from a fractured right arm, while outfielder Jasson Domínguez, the organization’s top prospect, is playing well at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Relief choices include right-handers Scott Effross and Lou Trivino, who are both at Triple-A.