Story byPeter BrodyWed, January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM UTC·7 min readThe Yankees finally made their first notable external addition on Tuesday night following weeks of dormancy, acquiring left-handed starting pitcher Ryan Weathers from the Marlins for a package of four prospects. My colleague Michael provided the immediate breakdown of the trade, Weathers’ performance in his five big league seasons, and the prospects heading in the other direction. Today, I’d like to dive into what kind of player the Yankees are adding to their rotation and the potential upside that Matt Blake and the rest of his pitching staff could unlock in the 26-year-old starter. Drafted seventh overall by the Padres out of Loretto High School (TN) in the 2018 MLB Draft and the son of a former Yankees World Series champion, Weathers has flashed glimpses of a mid-rotation starter ceiling during his six years in the majors since debuting on the national stage in the 2020 postseason.