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Yankees' Weathers Impresses with High Velocity in Practice

2/16/2026

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Ryan Weathers, the Yankees' newly acquired left-hander, pitched 97–98 mph during his first live batting practice.
Weathers averaged 96.9 mph last season with the Miami Marlins and aims to stay healthy.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Weathers' health and potential impact with key pitchers out.
Weathers is developing a two-seam fastball to improve against left-handed hitters.
He emphasized trusting his abilities and pitching effectively in the strike zone.

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Ryan Weathers, the Yankees' newly acquired left-hander, pitched 97–98 mph during his first live batting practice.
Weathers averaged 96.9 mph last season with the Miami Marlins and aims to stay healthy.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Weathers' health and potential impact with key pitchers out.
Weathers is developing a two-seam fastball to improve against left-handed hitters.
He emphasized trusting his abilities and pitching effectively in the strike zone.