Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers goes on injured list with forearm strain
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Ryan Weathers has been placed on the injured list due to a left forearm flexor strain, compounding injury woes for the New York Yankees' rotation. Weathers revealed that tests showed his elbow is structurally sound, and he does not believe the injury will end his season. He will refrain from throwing for two to four weeks. With Max Fried also sidelined, the Yankees now have four healthy starting pitchers. The team, currently three games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East, aims to maintain their position in the AL wild-card race as they also welcome back outfielder Cody Bellinger from injury.
- •Weathers' injury follows Max Fried's recent elbow issue.
- •Weathers has made 25 starts this season with a 3.6 ERA.
- •Yankees recall Brendan Beck to help the pitching staff.
- •Team aims to catch the Rays in the AL East race.
- •Yankees reinstated Cody Bellinger from the injured list.
- 3:48 PMCBS MLB — Ryan Weathers lands on IL as Yankees rotation suffers another injury loss
"Weathers said on Sunday that he doesn't believe the injury will end his season
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