Yankees news: Ryan Weathers scratched from Thursday start

Q: Why was Ryan Weathers scratched from his start against the Rangers?

Ryan Weathers was scratched due to a stomach virus that caused him to experience severe symptoms, including a 102-degree fever.

Q: Who will start in place of Ryan Weathers for the Yankees?

Paul Blackburn is set to make the start in place of Ryan Weathers against the Rangers.

Q: When is Ryan Weathers expected to return to the Yankees' rotation?

Aaron Boone indicated that Ryan Weathers should be ready to return to the rotation next Monday.

Q: What are the implications of Weathers' illness for the Yankees' pitching rotation?

Weathers' absence may temporarily impact the Yankees' pitching depth, but they are expected to have reinforcements soon with Carlos Rodón nearing his return.

May 2, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers (40) hands the ball to manager Aaron Boone (17) after being relieved during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images SNY | Phillip Martinez: Some news broke late last night, with the Yankees scratching Ryan Weathers from this scheduled start this afternoon. Weathers was apparently dealing with a nasty stomach virus. “I pitched, then went home and pretty much threw my guts out for several hours,” the starter said. “I thought I just had food poisoning, but woke up the next day and was running a 102 [degree] temp.” Aaron Boone said Weathers should be good to be reinserted into the rotation next Monday. Paul Blackburn is slated to get the spot start against the Rangers today. New York Post | Greg Joyce: Giancarlo Stanton is now eligible to return from the 10-day IL, but it doesn’t seem like the slugger’s return is imminent just yet. “He’s doing OK, and he’s hit some. [It’s lingering] a little bit. It still feels minor, but not ready to push it yet,” said Boone on Tuesday. Stanton’s injury has been described as a low-grade calf strain. It’s the kind of soft-tissue problem that’s become synonymous with Stanton at this point, but it sounds like he shouldn’t be out too much longer. : On the other side of the ledger, we know that is nearing his return, and it’s sounding like Sunday’s game against the will be his season debut. “I think he’s felt ready to go now the last couple of times,” said Boone. “But to get him up over 80 pitches this time out, we wanted to do, and give him a third game. We feel like he’s ready to go.” The Yankees have four starters on the roster at the moment and will need a starter on Sunday, so as long as Rodón’s arm feels good, it seems likely he’ll be the choice. : It’s one thing that the Yankees’ pitching has been league-best all season, and that their offense has been flat-out dominant for the last three weeks as the team ripped off a 15-2 stretch. It’s another thing altogether that they’ve done this *without* two of their top arms. The Yankees are firing on all cylinders and are about to get reinforcements in the form of Rodón and , a scary thought for their competitors. “We can’t wait,” said after Tuesday night’s win. “Those guys are what makes us who we are, especially when it comes to the playoffs, too. So right now, we’re just hoping they stay healthy and come back as soon as possible.” : Not only are the Yankees dominating without some of their top pitchers, they’ve also posted elite offensive numbers without much help from a crucial spot: the leadoff spot. has been their primary leadoff hitter in 2026, and though he’s probably been dealt some bad luck, Grisham’s .148 batting average out of the leadoff slot hasn’t helped put and in position to do maximum damage. On the whole, Yankee lead off hitters have hit just .160, about 40 points lower than the next worst team. In a way, it’s actually encouraging that the Yankees are scoring heaps of runs even while getting little from their leadoff hitters. How much better could they get if Grisham starts to get some hits to fall? And one last piece of news: the Yankees after last night’s game. Tough draw for de Los Santos, who helped give the Yankee bullpen a breather last night, soaking up 3.1 scoreless innings against the Rangers in relief of an ineffective . The job of a Scranton Shuttle Rider isn’t an easy one, and we salute those who work it.