Who is Ryan Weathers? Yankees reportedly acquire Marlins pitcher for 4 prospects

The New York Yankees strengthened their injury-hit rotation on Tuesday by reportedly acquiring left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for four prospects. Miami received outfielders Brendan Jones and Dillon Lewis, along with infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus. The move comes as New York prepares to start the season without frontline starters Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón. Weathers, 26, adds much-needed depth to a rotation that has been tested early by injuries. For Miami, the deal marks its second pitching trade in a week after sending Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs, signaling a continued reshaping of the roster.

The San Diego Padres selected Weathers with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft, and he worked his way into the rotation in under three years. After two and a half seasons with the Padres, he was traded to the Miami Marlins at the 2023 trade deadline.

The Yankees have also re-signed Ryan Yarbrough for depth and are close to bringing back Paul Blackburn. Weathers has shown promise but has struggled to stay healthy. Last season, he went 2-2 with a 3.99 ERA in eight starts during his second straight injury-shortened campaign, reported AP. He opened his year on May 14 after recovering from a strained left flexor, then missed most of the summer due to a left lat strain, not pitching between June 7 and September 11. In 2024, he made 16 starts and posted a 5-6 record with a 3.63 ERA before being sidelined by a strained left index finger.


Despite the interruptions, the Yankees believe Weathers’ left-handed arm and upside make him a valuable addition. He is also a familiar name in New York, as he is the son of former Yankees reliever David Weathers. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, as reported by AP, Weathers agreed last week to a one-year, $1.35 million contract. He is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2028 World Series.