Little was expected of Luke Weaver when the Yankees claimed him off the waiver wire in 2023.
Weaver had struggled since the start of the 2020 season. He led the majors with nine losses during the pandemic-shortened year. A conversion to the bullpen did not help, as Weaver bounced through four different organizations from the start of the 2022 season. He had posted a 6.77 ERA and a 1.613 WHiP in 110.1 innings with the Reds and Mariners in 2023 before heading to New York.
Weaver had a solid showing as he helped shore up an injury-depleted Yankees’ rotation. He posted a 3.38 ERA and a 1.275 WHiP in 13.1 innings, striking out 16 batters with three walks. That performance led to a return to the Yankees as Weaver signed a one-year deal worth $2M with a $2.5M team option for 2025…