Yankees' New Lefty Ace Sees Breakout Season Ahead in 2026.
The New York Yankees have been relatively quiet this offseason, but a key move has the team poised for success next season: acquiring left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers. In January, the Yankees sent four prospects to the Miami Marlins in exchange for the 26-year-old hurler, who is expected to join Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón in the starting rotation once those two stars return from injury.
MLB.com's David Adler predicts that Weathers will have a breakout season, similar to what Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo had this year. Weathers brings a high-upside arm, with a nasty sweeper and changeup that make him comparable to other top lefty starters like Luis Luzardo and Tarik Skubal.
Despite dealing with injuries in the past two seasons, Weathers has shown flashes of brilliance when healthy. Last season, he posted a 3.99 ERA with 37 strikeouts in eight starts. For the Yankees to get the most out of him, however, he'll need to prove himself early on in the season and solidify his spot in the rotation before Cole and Rodón return.
Weathers' arrival gives the Yankees a talented rotation that could rival any team in the majors. With Fried, Schlittler, Gil, Warren, Weathers, and potentially other additions on the horizon, next year's rotation is set to be one of the best the Bronx Bombers have seen in years.
The New York Yankees have been relatively quiet this offseason, but a key move has the team poised for success next season: acquiring left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers. In January, the Yankees sent four prospects to the Miami Marlins in exchange for the 26-year-old hurler, who is expected to join Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón in the starting rotation once those two stars return from injury.
MLB.com's David Adler predicts that Weathers will have a breakout season, similar to what Seattle Mariners All-Star pitcher Bryan Woo had this year. Weathers brings a high-upside arm, with a nasty sweeper and changeup that make him comparable to other top lefty starters like Luis Luzardo and Tarik Skubal.
Despite dealing with injuries in the past two seasons, Weathers has shown flashes of brilliance when healthy. Last season, he posted a 3.99 ERA with 37 strikeouts in eight starts. For the Yankees to get the most out of him, however, he'll need to prove himself early on in the season and solidify his spot in the rotation before Cole and Rodón return.
Weathers' arrival gives the Yankees a talented rotation that could rival any team in the majors. With Fried, Schlittler, Gil, Warren, Weathers, and potentially other additions on the horizon, next year's rotation is set to be one of the best the Bronx Bombers have seen in years.
. It's just too bad he's had some injury issues in the past, fingers crossed he can stay healthy this time around.
. It'll be fun to watch them go toe-to-toe with the rest of the league...
! like we've been waiting for a lefty ace for ages and i think ryan weathers has the skills to deliver 
. his nasty sweeper and changeup are legit 
. i know he's dealt with injuries in the past but if he stays healthy, watch out 
! the yanks rotation is gonna be fire 
️!
i mean, guy's got a nasty sweeper and changeup, but that doesn't guarantee success. weathers has dealt with injuries in the past, so what makes next year any different? also, four prospects for him is a lot to ask... teams aren't always willing to give up that much talent for one player 
He's got the skills, he's got the talent, and Gerrit Cole & Carlos Rodón will be so happy to have him by their side. Can't wait to see what Weathers brings to the table & how he'll fit into that rotation with Fried, Schlittler, Gil, Warren... this is gonna be a wild ride! 
I'm intrigued by this move by the Yankees, but we gotta keep it real - they've been known to overpay for players in the past. I mean, they're shelling out big bucks for Weathers, and that's a risk. What if he can't stay healthy? What if his numbers dip once Cole and Rodón return? 
, got my fingers crossed he can stay healthy and put together a full season without any major setbacks... 37 strikeouts in 8 starts last year was pretty impressive for a guy coming off injuries, so maybe we're looking at a real breakout star here 
so like i was thinking, yankees are making some smart moves this offseason... acquiring ryan weathers is a huge plus! 
... plus, they're not done adding to their rotation just yet 
. I mean, 3.99 ERA with 37 Ks in just eight starts? That's some serious stuff! 
But seriously, this kid's got potential – nasty sweeper and changeup combo is no joke. Can't wait to see him hold his own in the rotation with Cole and Rodón back from injury. The Yankees' rotation is shaping up to be a real powerhouse 
. he's got that nasty sweeper and changeup combo that can give even the toughest batters a run for their money 
, so this addition really puts them over the top. plus, having Weathers and the other young arms like Fried and Schlittler will keep the team fresh and competitive all season long 
. fingers crossed he can stay healthy and prove himself early on! 
. I mean, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are gonna be back soon, but with Weathers on board, we're talkin' ace-level stuff 
! I'm thinkin' 2026 could be our year 
... we just gotta get the most outta Weathers early and make sure he's healthy for the whole season 
. And with all these other talented pitchers comin' in, like Fried and Warren, it's shapin' up to be a real contender season