Yankees trade with Marlins for Ryan Weathers to bolster rotation
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Yankees acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for four minor leaguers, including top prospects Dillon Lewis and Brendan Jones, to add depth to their starting rotation.
- Weathers, 26, has struggled with injuries over the past two years but offers upside with a 97 mph fastball and strong strikeout and walk metrics, and remains under team control for three more seasons.
- The Yankees face rotation challenges with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt sidelined due to elbow procedures, making Weathers a valuable addition to avoid relying on Ryan Yarbrough.
- Despite the trade, the Yankees continue to pursue higher-level starting pitchers, linked to Freddy Peralta
