Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Ryan Weathers, 27-year-old Yankees left-hander, was scratched from his scheduled start on May 8, 2026 against the Texas Rangers due to a viral infection. Weathers lost 9 pounds over two days, experienced severe vomiting, and ran a 102-degree fever that lasted until Tuesday. He received an IV on Wednesday and is expected to return to action Monday, May 12 against Baltimore after throwing a bullpen session Friday. Despite the illness, Weathers reports his arm feels great. He has a 3.03 ERA over 7 starts this season after being acquired from Miami in the offseason.
Strengths
- + Strong arm health despite illness
- + Solid 3.03 ERA through 7 starts
- + Pitched effectively through last start despite feeling ill (3 runs, 1 earned in 5 innings)
- + Quick recovery - fever broke by Tuesday
- + Cleared to resume throwing and workouts by Wednesday
- + Positive attitude about return to action
Weaknesses
- - Significant weight loss (9 pounds in 2 days) raises durability concerns
- - Viral infection caused extended illness requiring IV treatment
- - Bedridden for multiple days
- - Unable to eat or drink normally during illness
- - Missed scheduled start due to health concerns
- - Will have 8 days rest before next start, disrupting normal rotation rhythm
Injury Status: day-to-day -- Viral infection causing severe vomiting, 102-degree fever, significant dehydration and weight loss. Required IV treatment. Expected to recover by Monday start.
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