Yankees’ Luke Weaver Faces 4-6 Week Sideline Stint: Could Devin Williams Seize the Spotlight?
The New York Yankees have just wrapped up their showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it’s about way more than just the 1-2 scoreboard outcome. There’s been a bit of a curveball thrown their way—closer Luke Weaver is sidelined with a hamstring injury, a setback that could keep him off the mound for four to six weeks. This isn’t just hearsay; ESPN’s Jeff Passan confirmed with an MRI report on Monday that the injury is legit, with official updates expected soon. Weaver was primed to close out Sunday’s 7-3 victory but had to be pulled last minute after feeling discomfort during warm-ups—Manager Aaron Boone spilled the beans after the game.
This hit stings for a Yankees squad cruising with a 5.5-game cushion over the Blue Jays in the AL East, particularly with Weaver in the midst of what might be his career-best season. He’s been stellar, boasting a 1.05 ERA over 24 appearances and stepping up to replace Devin Williams, who had been struggling in the closer role. Now, the looming question: who’ll fill Weaver’s sizeable shoes? Williams’ season numbers haven’t been pretty overall, but he’s shown glimpses of steadiness lately. The Yankees’ bullpen dynamics are about to get real interesting.
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