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Yankees call up pitching prospect for MLB debut amid tough Ryan Weathers news
TL;DR
The New York Yankees have called up pitching prospect Paul Blackburn for his MLB debut, replacing Ryan Weathers, who is sidelined due to illness and has lost nine pounds recently.
Key points
- Yankees announced Ryan Weathers will not start due to illness
- Weathers lost nine pounds in two days
- Paul Blackburn called up for MLB debut
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Yankees call up pitching prospect for MLB debut amid tough Ryan Weathers news originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Yankees announced yesterday that left-hander Ryan Weathers would not start Thursday's series finale against the Texas Rangers.
Weathers told reporters on Wednesday that he has been dealing with an illness that made him lose nine pounds in the previous two days.
Paul Blackburn, a former starting pitcher with the Athletics and New York Mets, will take the mound for the Yankees.
After yesterday's game, New York optioned reliever back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Q&A
Why is Ryan Weathers not starting for the Yankees?
Ryan Weathers is not starting due to an illness that caused him to lose nine pounds in two days.
Who is Paul Blackburn and why is he making his MLB debut?
Paul Blackburn is a former starting pitcher for the Athletics and Mets, and he is making his MLB debut for the Yankees due to Weathers' illness.
What impact does Ryan Weathers' illness have on the Yankees?
Ryan Weathers' illness forces the Yankees to adjust their pitching lineup, impacting their strategy for the series finale against the Texas Rangers.
