Yankees Pull Off Shocking Trade, Landing Promising Lefty Ryan Weathers at Cost of Four Top Prospects—What It Means for Their Future

Well, the New York Yankees stirred the pot this Tuesday, snagging left-handed pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins in exchange for four promising prospects. Given the looming absences of Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón as the season kicks off, it’s clear the Bronx Bombers are shoring up their rotation with an eye toward resilience and depth. The Marlins, on their end, walked away with young talent, handing over outfielders Brendan Jones and Dillon Lewis plus infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus—all in their early twenties, each carrying the dreams of making their marks.

It’s a move that echoes through the roster, a blend of strategy and necessity that speaks volumes about the Yankees’ ambitions and immediate needs. Weathers, 26, has battled injuries but showcases undeniable potential—and carrying the legacy of being the son of former Yankee David Weathers adds a fascinating subplot to this acquisition. With the Yankees’ rotation shaping up with Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren, and Luis Gil alongside this new addition, fans have good reason to look forward to a spirited campaign despite the setbacks.

If you’re hungry for all the gritty details and what this trade means for both franchises moving forward, you won’t want to miss diving deeper.

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NEW YORK — The New York Yankees acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday for four prospects, a move to bolster a rotation that will be missing Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón when the season starts.

Miami received outfielders Brendan Jones and Dillon Lewis and infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus, all of whom are 21 to 23 years old.

Weathers, 26, was 2-2 with a 3.99 ERA in eight starts last year in his second straight injury-shortened season. He missed time with a strained left flexor, made his season debut on May 14, then didn’t pitch for Miami between June 7 and Sept. 11 because of a left lat strain.

He was 5-6 with a 3.63 ERA over 16 starts in 2024, when he was sidelined by a strained left index finger. He is a son of former Yankee David Weathers; they are the fifth father-son pair to play for the Yankees, including Yogi and Dale Berra and Clay and Cody Bellinger.

Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Weathers agreed last week to a one-year, $1.35 million contract. He is on track to become eligible for free agency after the 2028 World Series.

New York’s rotation projects to include Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, Will Warren and Luis Gil.

Cole is expected to return to the Yankees in May or June following Tommy John surgery last spring, and Rodón is projected back in late April or May after surgery this offseason to remove loose bodies in his left elbow and shave a bone spur.

The Yankees re-signed Ryan Yarbrough for pitching depth and have a pending agreement to re-sign Paul Blackburn.

Miami dealt its second pitcher in a week after sending Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs.

Lewis, 22, is a 13th-round draft pick who batted .237 with 22 homers and 79 RBIs in Class A last season. Jones, 23, is a 12th-rounder who hit .245 with 11 homers and 69 RBIs in Class A and Double-A. Jasso, 23, an undrafted free agent, batted .257 with 13 homers and 76 RBIs with Double-A Somerset. Matheus, 21, is a native of Venezuela who signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and batted .275 with three homers and 56 RBIs for Class A Tampa last season.