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Ryan Weathers isn’t making looming Yankees rotation decision any easier

Nypost · · 579 words · By Andrew Crane
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What to know about Ryan Weathers isn’t making looming Yankees rotation decision any easier

With Brian Cashman not adding a reliever before the trade deadline Monday, and with a pair of Yankees starters inching closer to returns, each start has become an audition for Ryan Weathers.

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What happened

With Brian Cashman not adding a reliever before the trade deadline Monday, and with a pair of Yankees starters inching closer to returns, each start has become an audition for Ryan Weathers.

Why it matters

Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt are both tracking toward rehab assignments, though Schmidt’s live batting practice Tuesday ended after two ups instead of three with forearm cramps that, at the very least, created a temporary scare.

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Claim 1: “21-year-old shortstop George Lombard Jr., who turned a pair of nifty double plays in his MLB debut”
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Wikipedia confirms George Lombard Jr. is a professional baseball shortstop for the New York Yankees born in 2005 (making him 21 in 2026). However, the specific detail about the two double plays in his debut is not in the provided snippet, but his identity and role are verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — George (English: / ˈdʒɔːrdʒ /) is a male given name derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος; Ancient Greek: [ɡeɔ́ːrɡi.os], Modern Greek: [ʝeˈorʝi.os]). [1][2][3] It may have been a theophoric n…
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web search NEUTRAL — Original adventures Curious George appeared in 1941. This book begins with George living in Africa and tells the story of his capture by the Man with the Yellow Hat, who takes him on a ship to "the bi…
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Claim 2: “His ERA dropped to 3.79, the lowest it has been since May”
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Claim 3: “Weathers needed just 88 pitches to navigate the Cardinals while scattering four hits, walking one and striking out six”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions and unrelated TV series, with no sports data regarding pitch counts or strikeouts for Ryan Weathers.
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web search NEUTRAL — His & Hers is an American mystery thriller limited series starring Tessa Thompson, Jon Bernthal, Pablo Schreiber, Marin Ireland, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Chris Bauer, Poppy Liu and Crystal Fo…
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of HIS is of or relating to him or himself especially as possessor, agent, or object of an action. How to use his in a sentence.
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web search NEUTRAL — addicting stories uploaded every single day! subscribe if you are a real one ;) Friendly Reminder: reuploads, translations, and edits without permission will get you striked. You know who you are ...
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Claim 4: “Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt are both tracking toward rehab assignments”
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Multiple independent sources (Athlon and Yahoo Sports) confirm that both Carlos Rodón and Clarke Schmidt are tracking toward rehab assignments.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 American League Championship Series was a best-of-seven playoff in Major League Baseball's 2024 postseason. The top-seeded New York Yankees defeated the second-seeded Cleveland Guardians, fou…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 New York Yankees season was the 123rd season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. They entered the season as the defending champions of the American League East and the America…
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Claim 5: “Injuries derailed his 2025 season”
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Claim 6: “he hadn’t made more than 16 starts in a season since 2021”
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Claim 7: “After Tuesday’s outing, he’s up to 22 and 121 innings pitched — both career highs”
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Claim 8: “extend his scoreless streak to a career-best 17 ²/₃ consecutive innings”
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One source mentions Ryan Weathers' consecutive scoreless innings, but another source explicitly states his streak ended at 23, and no source specifically confirms the '17 2/3' figure as a career-best.
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web search NEUTRAL — Manager Aaron Boone considered sending Weathers back out for the seventh inning before the walk and hard contact in the sixth, but it still marked the first time in Weathers’ career where he compiled …
https://nypost.com/2026/08/04/sports/ryan-weathers-isnt-maki…
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web search NEUTRAL — That ended Weathers' consecutive scoreless innings streak at 23. Reliever Tim Hill, Brent Headrick and David Bednar (27th save) stitched the last 10 outs, dealing Seattle its fifth straight loss.
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web search NEUTRAL — Threw a career-high 3.1 innings while recording a personal-best five strikeouts on April 30 vs. TB ...4 allowed just 2ER over 17.1 IP in 16 contests (1.04ERA). 18 of his final 23 appearances were scor…
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Claim 9: “the Yankees acquired him in January”
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Claim 10: “Weathers abandoned his reliance on throwing the four-seam fastball over the past month — dropping from 28.2 percent in June to 13.3 in July, according to Baseball Savant”
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Claim 11: “threw it just seven times Tuesday”
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Claim 12: “Brian Cashman not adding a reliever before the trade deadline Monday”
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The provided evidence contains general news and Wikipedia entries about the Yankees' seasons, but no specific report confirming or denying whether Brian Cashman added a reliever before the trade deadline.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. They…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Alexander Lombard Jr. (born June 2, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Yankees in the first rou…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise based in The Bronx, New York City, New York. They play in the American League East division. This list consists of the owners, general…
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Claim 13: “Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole and Max Fried are already positioned atop the rotation”
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While Gerrit Cole is consistently cited as a top-of-the-rotation ace, one source describes Max Fried and Cam Schlittler as 'x-factors' in the 2026 rotation who are currently rehabbing, which contradicts the claim that they are 'already positioned atop' the rotation in a current active capacity.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. They…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Juan José Soto Pacheco (born October 25, 1998) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Washington …
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Claim 14: “Schmidt’s live batting practice Tuesday ended after two ups instead of three with forearm cramps”
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Multiple sources (CBS Sports and a news report on Schmidt's 'scare') confirm that Schmidt's live batting practice on Tuesday was cut short after two simulated innings instead of three due to forearm cramping.
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Claim 15: “Heliot Ramos, making his Yankees (64-50) debut”
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No evidence was found after searching for Heliot Ramos' debut or the specific team record of 64-50.
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Claim 16: “it still marked the first time in Weathers’ career where he compiled consecutive starts with at least five scoreless innings”
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One source explicitly mentions that it 'marked the first time in Weathers’ career where he compiled consecutive starts with at least five scoreless innings,' but there is no second independent source to corroborate this statistical milestone.
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Claim 17: “Weathers continued to make his case for a spot in the rotation Tuesday, tossing six scoreless innings in the Yankees’ 2-0 win over the Cardinals”
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The search results for 'Ryan' returned children's YouTube channels (Ryan's World) and general Wikipedia entries for the Cardinals' 2026 season, but no specific game report confirming Ryan Weathers pitched six scoreless innings against the Cardinals on a Tuesday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 St. Louis Cardinals season is the 145th season for the St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. It is the 135th season for the Cardinals in the National …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League (A…
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