"Bendix informed the left-hander that Miami had traded him to the Yankees. It was a familiar twist of fate for the Weathers family, as the then-Florida Marlins dealt Ryan's dad, David, to the Bronx during the 1996 season. David went on to allow one run over 11 innings that postseason, which ended with a Yankees championship and started a dynasty."
"Weathers also incorporated a sinker 4% of the time. After speaking with the Yankees, it sounds like Weathers will throw a two-seam fastball - be it a sinker or something else - more against left-handed hitters this coming season. The hope is that that helps his four-seamer and sweeper, though he noted that "we haven't really gotten into any details yet.""
Ryan Weathers was traded from the Miami Marlins to the New York Yankees in a deal that sent prospects Dillon Lewis, Brendan Jones, Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus to Miami. The 26-year-old left-hander expressed shock and excitement and connected quickly with Yankees executives and coaches. He recorded a 3.54 ERA across 24 starts over the last two seasons. Weathers typically used a high-90s four-seam fastball frequently but generated strong whiff rates with his changeup, sweeper and slider. The Yankees plan to increase two-seam usage against lefties to help his four-seamer and sweeper. Flexor and lat strains limited his availability in 2025.
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