After hurting his hamstring within the Yankees’ 7-3 win over the Dodgers on Sunday, Luke Weaver is predicted to land on the injured listing, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Weaver, who underwent an MRI on Monday, might miss 4-6 weeks, Passan added, although an official timetable will likely be decided on Tuesday when the Yankees begin a three-game sequence with the Guardians.
On Sunday, Aaron Boone stated Weaver “felt something” in his hamstring whereas stretching late within the sport. The righty had already warmed up, however Tim Hill needed to end the sport.
Weaver has been having fun with one other dominant season within the Bronx, recording a 1.05 ERA and eight saves over 24 video games. He took over the nearer’s position for the second time in as many seasons after Devin Williams recorded an 11.25 ERA over his first 10 video games with the Yankees.
Williams has been significantly better since being stripped of closing duties, not allowing an earned run in 13 of his final 15 video games. Williams did, nonetheless, have a shaky save in Anaheim on Could 27, permitting two earned runs to the Angels. It was his first save alternative in a couple of month.
With Weaver sidelined, it stands to purpose that the two-time Nationwide League Reliever of the Yr and impending free agent will resume ninth-inning duties, although just a few Yankees have picked up saves this season.
