Ryan Weathers delivers solid start with Yankees’ rotation crunch looming
Ryan Weathers delivered a solid performance for the Yankees in their 9-4 win over the Orioles, allowing just one earned run over five-plus innings. His outing comes amid growing competition for rotation spots as injured pitchers like Carlos Rodón near a return. Despite some early control issues, Weathers adjusted his mechanics and helped maintain the Yankees' strong team ERA.
- ▪Ryan Weathers allowed one earned run in over five innings during the Yankees' 9-4 victory over the Orioles.
- ▪Weathers lowered his ERA to 3.03 and used the stretch instead of his windup to improve control after early walks.
- ▪Manager Aaron Boone indicated the Yankees' rotation will face a crunch as Carlos Rodón nears a return from rehab.
- ▪Weathers did not allow a hit until Pete Alonso's home run in the fourth inning.
- ▪The Yankees' rotation has the best ERA in the majors at 2.67.
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MLB New York Yankees Ryan Weathers delivers solid start with Yankees’ rotation crunch looming By Mark W. Sanchez Published May 2, 2026, 8:47 p.m. ET The way things are going for the Yankees rotation, allowing one earned run in five-plus innings nearly qualifies as a disappointment. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Ryan Weathers was solid, if not spectacular, during a 9-4 win over the Orioles in The Bronx on Saturday at a moment when every start matters for a team that is expected to boil down its rotation in the coming weeks.
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