Yankees bring back Luke Weaver to add depth at starter

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The Yankees are bringing back a late-season flier from 2023 for more starting pitching depth in 2024.

The club is in agreement with right-hander Luke Weaver on a one-year, $2 million contract, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed on Thursday.

The deal includes a club option for 2025 with a $2.5 million base salary, though Weaver could earn up to $6 million based on how many innings he throws in 2024.


Yankees starting pitcher Luke Weaver (30) reacts as he walks back to the dugout after being pulled from the game during the 6th inning when the New York Yankees played the Arizona Diamondbacks
Luke Weaver is back with the Yankees after making three starts last season. Robert Sabo for NY Post

While the Yankees continue to pursue a high-end starter to fill out their rotation, Weaver should provide some much-needed depth.

The 30-year-old joined the Yankees last September after being claimed off waivers from the Mariners.

He made three starts before the end of the season, allowing five earned runs across 13 ⅓ innings while striking out 16. 


Yankees starting pitcher Luke Weaver (30) pitches in the second inning when the New York Yankees played the Arizona Diamondbacks
Weaver was claimed off waivers from the Mariners last season. Robert Sabo for NY Post

Weaver threw 132 ⅔ innings in 2023 (123 ⅔ in the majors), which gives him a solid foundation to build on in 2024.

Across parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, Weaver owns a 5.14 ERA.

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