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New York Yankees Claim Veteran Starting Pitcher From Mariners

The New York Yankees have claimed a veteran starting pitcher off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

Pat Ragazzo

New York Yankees Claim Veteran Starting Pitcher From Mariners
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The New York Yankees have added to their pitching depth.

On Tuesday, the Yankees claimed starting pitcher Luke Weaver off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.

The Yankees recently announced that both Luis Severino and Nestor Cortes Jr. were out for the season, so adding Weaver solidifies their starting rotation depth. New York moved Cortes Jr. to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster for Weaver.

Weaver, who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds and Mariners this season, posted a 6.77 ERA across 110.1 innings in 22 starts and four relief appearances. It's unclear whether the Yankees are going to use him as a starter or reliever the rest of the way.

Weaver, 30, was a former first-round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft. Unfortunately, he has not lived up to expectations, posting a career 26-41 record and 5.18 ERA in 141 games.

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Pat Ragazzo
PAT RAGAZZO

Pat Ragazzo is the reporter, publisher, site manager and executive editor for Sports Illustrated's Mets and Yankees On SI websites. Pat was selected as The Top Reporter & Publisher of the Year 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry. He has been seen on several major TV Network stations including: NBC4, CBS2, FOX5, PIX11 and NY1; and is frequently heard on ESPN New York FM 880 AM and WFAN Sports Radio 101.9 FM as a guest. Pat also serves as the Mets insider for the "Allow Me 2 Be Frank" podcast hosted by Frank "The Tank" Fleming of Barstool Sports. You can follow him on Twitter/X: @ragazzoreport.

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