The New York Yankees are in the mix for relief pitching depth this offseason, with a familiar face now being brought up as a candidate to come back.
According to The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner, the Yankees have expressed “genuine” interest in re-signing Luke Weaver, who is seeking a multiyear deal, and has heard from roughly 10 teams. Weaver has indicated that he is open to becoming a starter once again, a route that the Yankees likely aren’t willing to entertain.
A failed journeyman starter, Weaver revitalized his career during his time with the Yankees. In three seasons with the team, Weaver pitched to a 12-8 record with a 3.22 ERA, and notched 12 saves. Weaver has been a constant in the backend of the Yankees bullpen over the last few seasons, and with Devin Williams departing for the New York Mets, it could make sense to bring back Weaver for some high-leverage familiarity.
In 2025, Weaver didn’t pitch to his best ability, but was still effective, pitching to a 3.62 ERA with a 4-4 record, securing eight saves.
The Yankees will continue to monitor the situation with Weaver as they look to load up to try and get back to the World Series in 2026.
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