JANUARY 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LUKE WEAVER #30 - PITCHER - NEW YORK YANKEES
7-3 W-L •
0.93 WHIP •
2.89 ERA
7-3 W-L
0.93 WHIP
2.89 ERA
Reds signing free-agent Luke Weaver Weaver is 24-36 with a 4.79 ERA over parts of seven seasons in the big leagues.
Heads to free agency The Mariners declined to tender Weaver a contract for 2023, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.
Impact Once upon a time, Weaver was a headliner in the return for Paul Goldschmidt. Injuries and ineffectiveness mired his time in Arizona, and his struggles continued following a move to Kansas City last season.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Mariners Weaver was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Wednesday.
Impact Weaver was traded from the Diamondbacks to the Royals at the beginning of August, and he logged a 5.59 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in 19.1 innings over 14 relief appearances following the move. The 29-year-old will likely have to compete for a spot in the major-league bullpen during spring training in 2023.
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AUGUST 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Royals acquire Weaver from D-backs for Rivera CHICAGO -- In a move to strengthen their pitching staff and give them more flexibility ahead of Tuesday's 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline, the Roya...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
D-backs get INF Rivera from Royals for Weaver CLEVELAND -- The D-backs acquired infielder Emmanuel Rivera from the Royals on Monday in exchange for right-hander Luke Weaver. Rivera has p...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLB.COM
Royals send 3B Rivera to Diamondbacks for RHP Weaver
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Lands with Kansas City Weaver was traded to the Royals from the Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for third baseman Emmanuel Rivera, John reports.
Impact Weaver has been on a roll since the start of July, being scored upon only once in his last eight appearances out of Arizona's bullpen, so the Royals will see what he can do as a member of their relief ranks. They could also give him another chance to start if they are so inclined.
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Extends scoreless streak in loss Weaver allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning in Tuesday's 13-0 loss to the Giants.
Impact Weaver made a fourth consecutive appearance without allowing a run, and notably it came during a game in which Dallas Keuchel was knocked out early. The left-handed Keuchel sports a 9.64 ERA over four outings since taking over as Arizona's fifth starter. If the Diamondbacks decide the Keuchel experiment is not worth extending, Weaver is one candidate to enter the rotation.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fires scoreless inning Weaver allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Weaver, who hadn't pitched in five days, posted a third consecutive scoreless outing -- all against Colorado. The one-time starter is settling into a bullpen role for the Diamondbacks in 2022. In six relief appearances, the right-hander has a 4.70 ERA and .343 batting average against over 7.2 innings.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Throws in relief Weaver allowed two runs on four hits and struck out two over one relief inning in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Padres.
Impact Weaver needed 36 pitches to get through his inning, which seemingly puts him out of consideration for a start during this weekend's series against Detroit. It was reported earlier this week that the right-hander would be used as a reliever this week, signaling that he's not going to serve as the team's fifth starter going forward. While Weaver's role could change, the club is monitoring Dallas Keuchel for the open No. 5 starter job.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will serve as reliever Weaver will be available as a reliever in coming days, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Weaver joined the five-man rotation last week but was shelled by the Twins on Saturday. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo confirmed the right-hander did not throw an in-between-starts bullpen session Tuesday, signaling that he will not start the next time the fifth starter's turn comes due this weekend. The Diamondbacks have days off in the coming weeks that would allow them to go with four starters, but Lovullo also confirmed that he would like to give the top four starters rest and is "targeting someone this weekend" to start against the Tigers. That "someone" could be Dallas Keuchel, who impressed decision-makers in a seven-inning outing at the Arizona Complex League on Monday.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Self-reflective Weaver searching for answers after lopsided loss PHOENIX -- He had departed the game long before it was over and had a couple of hours to digest things, but D-backs right-hander Luke Weaver...
JUNE 19, 2022 • MLB.COM
Shelled by Twins Weaver (1-1) took the loss during Saturday's 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Twins, allowing nine runs on 10 hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 3.2 innings.
Impact Making his first start of 2022, Weaver retired six of seven through two innings, but everything fell apart in the third. The 28-year-old surrendered six runs on six hits, then was sent back out for the fourth and permitted three more runs on four hits before being relieved. In limited work this year, Weaver has allowed 11 runs on 19 baserunners with nine strikeouts in 7.1 innings. He's currently slated to start against Detroit next weekend, though another poor outing could get Weaver relegated to long relief.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Expected starter Saturday Arizona pitching coach Brent Strom said Weaver will be the team's starter Saturday against the Twins, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The Diamondbacks' official site has not yet added Weaver's name as the starter for Saturday's game preview, but this move was anticipated after the right-hander was the bulk-innings pitcher in Sunday's win over Philadelphia. He moves into the fifth rotation spot that has been a revolving door for Arizona. Prior to Weaver, it was filled by Caleb Smith, Humberto Castellanos (elbow) and Tyler Gilbert. The organization also has a couple of arms at Triple-A Reno perceived as major-league ready -- Tommy Henry and Ryne Nelson -- that could eventually make it to Arizona.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in return Weaver (1-0) allowed one run on three hits and two walks over three innings Sunday, striking out four and picking up a win over the Phillies.
Impact Making his first MLB appearance since April 7, Weaver threw 36 of 62 pitches for strikes and he forced eight whiffs. He took the mound in the second inning after Kyle Nelson tossed a scoreless frame as the opener. The only damage against Weaver came in the fourth inning on Alec Bohm's RBI single. The 28-year-old is expected to start next week at home against the Twins.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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