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. After his start against Baltimore on Saturday, Weathers experienced severe symptoms including vomiting, a 102-degree fever, and lost 9 pounds over two days. He required an IV to recover. Weathers is expected to return to the rotation Monday against the Orioles after 8 days of rest. Despite the illness, he pitched well in his previous outing (3 runs, 1 earned over 5 innings) and has maintained a 3.03 ERA across 7 starts this season since being acquired from Miami. In his return start on Monday, Weathers pitched 6+ innings with a no-hitter through 6 innings before being pulled at 101 pitches, though the Yankees lost 3-2.
Strengths
- + Strong ERA of 3.03 in 38 2/3 innings across 7 starts
- + Pitched effectively through illness in previous outing (3 runs, 1 earned over 5 innings)
- + No-hit bid through 6 innings in return start Monday
- + Acquired from Miami and showing promise as fifth starter
- + Manager Aaron Boone confident in his return to rotation
- + Demonstrating durability and competitive spirit
Weaknesses
- - Recently dealt with severe viral illness causing 9-pound weight loss in 48 hours
- - Required IV treatment to recover
- - Missed scheduled start due to illness recovery
- - Walked multiple batters in return start Monday
- - Pitch count reached 101 in 6+ innings pitched
- - Uncertainty about long-term rotation role with Rodón and Cole returning
- - May be transitioned to bullpen role as rotation becomes crowded
Injury Status: day-to-day
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