Luke Weaver, the right-handed relief pitcher in his tenth major-league season, has taken the closer role for the New York Yankees after a tumultuous career. Originally drafted 27th by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014, Weaver faced struggles during his time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the NL in losses in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. However, he reinvented himself with the Yankees, showcasing a strong performance before a hamstring injury affected his recent outings.

Weaver's early successes included an impressive 1.05 ERA and eight saves over 24 games, demonstrating his potential as a top-tier reliever. Yet, his recent form has left fans and analysts questioning his ability to maintain that level of performance as the Yankees look to recover from a four-game losing streak against the Toronto Blue Jays. The pressure is now on Weaver as the Yankees prepare for their upcoming series against the New York Mets.