Yankees Weigh Luke Weaver Reunion as Bullpen Overhaul Takes Shape
Analysts say Luke Weaver fits New York’s shift toward mid-market, whiff-heavy relievers.
Overview
- New York’s bullpen finished 2025 ranked 23rd in ERA and 19th in WHIP, underscoring relief help as an offseason priority.
- David Bednar stabilized the late innings after the deadline and is positioned to handle closing duties in 2026.
- Devin Williams left for the Mets, reducing late-inning options and pushing the search toward alternative targets.
- Despite an uneven 2025 and a brief postseason collapse, Weaver’s elite whiff and chase rates keep him in play, with estimates ranging from two years at $14–18 million.
- The Yankees are selectively retaining depth, with Tim Hill re-signed and Ryan Yarbrough back, as mixed returns from Camilo Doval and Jake Bird highlight the need for more swing-and-miss arms.