Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Ryan Weathers, 27-year-old Yankees left-hander, was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday against the Texas Rangers due to a viral illness. Weathers suffered a severe illness earlier in the week, running a 102-degree fever and losing 9 pounds over two days. He received an IV and was cleared to return to action, with his next start pushed to Monday against Baltimore on 8-9 days rest. Despite the illness setback, Weathers has maintained a solid 3.03 ERA in 38 2/3 innings across 7 starts this season after being acquired from Miami. He later made his return start on Monday against Baltimore on 9 days rest, nearly throwing a no-hitter before being pulled at 101 pitches with a 2-0 lead that ultimately resulted in a 3-2 loss.
Strengths
- + Solid 3.03 ERA in 7 starts (38 2/3 innings) this season
- + Pitched effectively through illness - held Baltimore to 3 runs (1 earned) over 5 innings in previous start
- + Part of Yankees rotation ranked 2nd in majors with 2.98 ERA
- + Successfully recovered from severe viral illness
- + Nearly threw no-hitter in return start Monday, allowing only 1 hit through 6+ innings on 9 days rest
- + Demonstrated durability and competitive spirit pitching while ill
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Jeffrey Wehler is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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