Yankees Place Ryan Weathers On 15-Day IL With Forearm Flexor Strain
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Key Points:
- The Yankees reinstated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list and placed left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm flexor strain, recalling right-hander Brendan Beck from Triple-A.
- Weathers left yesterday’s game against the Blue Jays after injuring himself on his 72nd pitch, ending a strong stretch where he posted a 2.27 ERA in seven starts and a 0.85 ERA over five starts from late July to mid-August.
- Despite the injury, Weathers does not believe it is season-ending and is expected to be sidelined from throwing for 2-4 weeks, with a strong possibility of returning later in the season, likely in a relief role.
- Max Fried is expected to have a minimal absence from the injured list, and with other starters healthy, the Yankees plan to use a rotation featuring Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Fried for the postseason.
