What should the Yankees do with Ryan Weathers?

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 11: Starting pitcher Ryan Weathers #40 of the New York Yankees works the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 11, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Yankees lost again on Monday, but that was through no fault of starting pitcher Ryan Weathers who had a no-hitter going into the seventh inning before a leadoff single began the rally that ultimately put them behind for good. Weathers was removed with no chance at being charged with the loss, having surrendered that hit and a walk with a groundout in-between them, but Brent Headrick finally cracked and allowed his inherited runners to score as he served up a go-ahead three-run blast to Coby Mayo as soon as he entered the game.

Weathers has been sensational in his role as the team’s fifth starter, but his time there may be coming to an end. Carlos Rodón made his return from the IL this weekend, pitching 4. 1 innings and allowing three runs in a rusty debut, and Gerrit Cole will follow in the coming weeks as his rehab continues to progress.

Cam Schlittler and Max Fried have locked down spots in the rotation, and Will Warren has taken a leap this year showcasing the potential to be a second homegrown starter for years to come. If the Yankees give Warren the nod to continue starting though, that leaves Weathers and his brilliant 3. 00 ERA on the season on the outside looking in.

Weathers was the expected choice to send into the bullpen at the start of the year, a journeyman finding his stride after a short stint in Miami showed promise but was cut short by injuries. Will the Yankees pull him from this role, and where do they utilize him best if they do send him into the ‘pen? Transitioning a starter into a reliever midseason could allow the Yankees to use him as a long relief fireman, giving him multiple innings of work to keep him stretched out in case he needed to slide in for an emergency start.