Height
6'1"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
26
College
N/A
Draft
2018, Rd 1, #7
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 73 | 4.818182 | 12-24 | 253 | 1.3838384 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.4M
Guaranteed
$810K
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ryan Weathers' $1.35M AAV deal with the Yankees earns a B+ CVI — solid value for a reclamation project with upside potential. The 26-year-old left-hander has shown competence in limited action this season with 2 wins and 37 strikeouts across 8 games, though his C performance grade reflects the inconsistencies that made Miami willing to trade him for four prospects. At well below market rate for starting pitching, this contract represents minimal financial risk while providing the Yankees flexibility to evaluate whether the former 7th overall pick can rediscover the form that made him a top draft selection in 2018. As a 5-year veteran entering his prime years, Weathers sits at a critical juncture where modest expectations align perfectly with his affordable salary structure. The media skepticism surrounding his acquisition suggests this is purely a low-risk lottery ticket — if he develops into a reliable rotation piece, the Yankees win big, and if not, they're out minimal money on a one-year commitment.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Ryan Weathers, a starting pitcher for the Yankees, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Yankees keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $1.4M/year, the modest salary keeps pressure manageable while any breakout would be a bonus. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 26, entering his prime window, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/4 | vs MIA | W 9-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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