Yankees add Ryan Weathers to ALDS roster for potential bullpen impact

The left‑hander, recovering from a forearm strain, could see innings in New York’s ALDS against the Rays.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:24:47 GMT

Ryan Weathers has been added to the New York Yankees roster for the American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to reports from the New York Post.

What happened

The Yankees left Weathers off the wild‑card roster to allow extra recovery time from a left‑forearm flexor strain that ended his regular‑season start‑to‑finish run. After a live‑batting‑practice session at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the team re‑evaluated his status and placed him on the ALDS roster on Saturday, 3 October 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

What the reports add

The October 3 article notes that Weathers, who posted a 3.60 ERA over 25 starts, is expected to work as a reliever, likely limited to one or possibly one‑plus innings per appearance. It also mentions his recent 96 mph fastball in live batting practice. The October 2 piece adds that Weathers said he felt “super healthy” after the practice and that he would see where he lands on Saturday. Both pieces cite manager Aaron Boone’s earlier comment that the lefty could play a “massive role” out of the bullpen, though Boone had not committed to a roster spot at the time of the earlier report.

What was said

"I needed that second live just to sharpen up a little bit more," Weathers told reporters at Tropicana Field, as reported by the New York Post.
"I feel super healthy enough to be on [the roster]. We'll see where it lands [Saturday]." – Ryan Weathers, New York Post.
"He could play a massive role out of the bullpen moving forward," manager Aaron Boone said earlier in the week, according to the New York Post.

How it came about

The Yankees’ bullpen depth has been a focus since Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s pending return and earlier discussions about Ryan Weathers’ health. Felo News previously covered the Yankees’ ALDS preview (Yankees face Rays in ALDS after wild‑card sweep of Red Sox) and noted that Weathers was among the pitchers being evaluated for postseason depth. Earlier reports also highlighted the team’s need for left‑handed relief options after Brent Headrick’s late‑season velocity dip and Ryan Yarbrough’s limited usage.

Key facts

Ryan Weathers was added to the Yankees ALDS roster after recovering from a left‑forearm flexor strain. (nypost.com)
Weathers posted a 3.60 ERA in 25 regular‑season starts. (nypost.com)
Manager Aaron Boone said the lefty could play a "massive role" out of the bullpen. (nypost.com)