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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 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 pitched through illness in his previous start against Baltimore (3 runs, 1 earned over 5 innings) before becoming bedridden. After receiving an IV and recovering, Weathers was pushed back to Monday's start against Baltimore on 8+ days rest. He subsequently pitched on 9 days rest and came within one hit of a no-hitter before being pulled at 101 pitches, ultimately taking a loss as the bullpen imploded. Weathers has a 3.03 ERA in 38 2/3 innings across 7 starts this season after being acquired from Miami.
Strengths
- + Strong ERA of 3.03 through 7 starts
- + Pitched effectively through illness (3 ER in 5 IP vs Baltimore)
- + Near no-hitter performance on return from illness (9 days rest)
- + Acquired from Marlins to bolster Yankees rotation
- + Yankees rotation is 2nd in majors with 2.98 ERA
- + Demonstrated resilience pitching while sick
- + Effective slider usage
Weaknesses
- - Missed start due to viral illness
- - Lost 9 pounds in 2 days from illness
- - Ran 102-degree fever
- - Bedridden for multiple days
- - Took loss in return start despite near no-hitter
- - Bullpen collapse cost him a win
- - Walking batters (mentioned in no-hitter bid)
- - High pitch count (101 pitches) in return start
Injury Status: day-to-day
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Jeffrey Wehler is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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