Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers exits game against Blue Jays with injury
ESPN MLB • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
New York Yankees starter Ryan Weathers was removed from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after experiencing left forearm discomfort in the fourth inning. The 26-year-old left-hander had allowed two earned runs on eight hits over 3 1/3 innings before exiting. Weathers will undergo imaging to assess the severity of the injury. This incident adds to the Yankees' injury woes, as several players, including Giancarlo Stanton and Max Fried, are currently sidelined. The Yankees have had 15 players placed on the injured list this season.
- •Weathers exited the game after throwing 72 pitches.
- •He struck out three batters before leaving the mound.
- •Giancarlo Stanton has a new injury, possibly ending his season.
- •Max Fried is on the injured list with a recurring elbow issue.
- •Weathers is in his first season with the Yankees, holding a 3.60 ERA.
- 8:52 PMESPN MLB — Yankees' Weathers exits start with arm discomfort
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees’ Ryan Weathers leaves start vs. Blue Jays with forearm discomfort
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees SP Ryan Weathers leaves Saturday start vs. Blue Jays with 'forearm discomfort,' will undergo imaging
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees starting pitcher Ryan Weathers leaves game against Blue Jays with left forearm discomfort
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' starter Ryan Weathers exits Saturday start due to injury
"NEW YORK — Ryan Weathers left Saturday afternoon’s game with left forearm discomfort in what could be another blow to the Yankees’ rotation. The left-hander was set to undergo imaging later Saturday, the Yankees announced. Weathers appeared uncomfortable after he threw a sweeper to Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw with one out in the fourth inning — his 72nd pitch of the afternoon. A ...
"New York Yankees starting pitcher Ryan Weathers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning because of left forearm discomfort. The Yankees said Weathers will undergo further imaging. With runners at first and second, Weathers threw a sweeper out of the strike zone to Myles Straw and felt pain.
"New York Yankees starter Ryan Weathers exited Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning with left forearm discomfort.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 22, 2026, 8:52 PMYankees' Weathers exits start with arm discomfort
New York Yankees starter Ryan Weathers exited Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning with left forearm discomfort.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:21 PMYankees’ Ryan Weathers leaves start vs. Blue Jays with forearm discomfort
NEW YORK — Ryan Weathers left Saturday afternoon’s game with left forearm discomfort in what could be another blow to the Yankees’ rotation. The left-hander was set to undergo imaging later Saturday, the Yankees announced. Weathers appeared uncomfortable after he threw a sweeper to Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Myles Straw with one out in the fourth inning — his 72nd pitch of the afternoon. A ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:43 PMYankees SP Ryan Weathers leaves Saturday start vs. Blue Jays with 'forearm discomfort,' will undergo imaging
Weathers becomes the latest banged-up Yankee.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:40 PMYankees starting pitcher Ryan Weathers leaves game against Blue Jays with left forearm discomfort
New York Yankees starting pitcher Ryan Weathers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning because of left forearm discomfort. The Yankees said Weathers will undergo further imaging. With runners at first and second, Weathers threw a sweeper out of the strike zone to Myles Straw and felt pain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:21 PMYankees' starter Ryan Weathers exits Saturday start due to injury
Weathers was headed for an MRI after exiting Saturday's start due to forearm discomfort.
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