According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver, boasting a remarkable 1.05 ERA this season, is likely headed to the injured list. Weaver injured his hamstring while preparing to pitch in Sunday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following an MRI, it’s anticipated he may be out for four to six weeks. An official timeline for his return is expected on Tuesday.

Weaver has been outstanding this season, making 24 relief appearances with only three earned runs and 24 strikeouts in 25.2 innings. Initially a high-leverage reliever for New York following the offseason acquisition of All-Star closer Devin Williams, Weaver was promoted to closer after Williams encountered early struggles. This year, Weaver has secured eight saves and six holds, surrendering his first run during his 14th outing, and has blown just one save chance.

However, the Yankees will now have to cope without Weaver, potentially until after the All-Star break. This situation could lead Williams, who has a 6.23 ERA this season but has shown improvement recently, back into the ninth-inning role. The Yankees, currently leading the American League East with a 36-22 record and a 5.5-game advantage over the Toronto Blue Jays, have a bullpen ranked 13th in MLB with a 3.70 ERA.

With Weaver absent, Williams’ return to All-Star form is crucial as they aim to maintain their division lead. In his last six outings, Williams has posted a 3.18 ERA, and the team is hopeful he can sustain this in the closer’s role.

According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver, boasting a remarkable 1.05 ERA this season, is likely headed to the injured list. Weaver injured his hamstring while preparing to pitch in Sunday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Following an MRI, it’s anticipated he may be out for four to six weeks. An official timeline for his return is expected on Tuesday. Weaver has been outstanding this season, making 24 relief appearances with only three earned runs and 24 strikeouts in 25.2 innings. Initially a high-leverage reliever for New York following the offseason acquisition of All-Star closer Devin Williams, Weaver was promoted to closer after Williams encountered early struggles.

This year, Weaver has secured eight saves and six holds, surrendering his first run during his 14th outing, and has blown just one save chance. However, the Yankees will now have to cope without Weaver, potentially until after the All-Star break. This situation could lead Williams, who has a 6.23 ERA this season but has shown improvement recently, back into the ninth-inning role. The Yankees, currently leading the American League East with a 36-22 record and a 5.5-game advantage over the Toronto Blue Jays, have a bullpen ranked 13th in MLB with a 3.70 ERA. With Weaver absent, Williams’ return to All-Star form is crucial as they aim to maintain their division lead. In his last six outings, Williams has posted a 3.18 ERA, and the team is hopeful he can sustain this in the closer’s role.