Yankees place Ryan Weathers on injured list amid postseason hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
The New York Yankees have placed pitcher Ryan Weathers on the injured list due to a left forearm flexor strain. He is expected to miss at least 15 days, but indicated he may return for the playoffs. Weathers remained optimistic, stating tests show his elbow is fine. Brendan Beck has been called up to take his roster spot. Weathers has a 3.60 ERA in 25 starts this season, contributing significantly to the team's strong performance.
- •Yankees put Ryan Weathers on the injured list
- •He is expected to miss at least 15 days
- •Weathers has a 3.60 ERA in 25 starts this season
- •Brendan Beck takes his place on the roster
- •Weathers believes he could return for playoffs
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees lose Ryan Weathers to injured list, but there's still hope for postseason
"This is a tough short-term blow for the Yankees, but the postseason is still in play.
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