Luke Weaver Expected to Go on Injured List, Could Miss 4-6 Weeks
Luke Weaver (hamstring) is expected to go on the 15-day injured list after injuring his hamstring while warming up on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Weaver underwent an MRI exam and could miss six weeks, but the team won't have an official timeline until Tuesday. Right-hander Devin Williams got off to a rough start in his first year in the Bronx and was replaced by Weaver as the Yankees' ninth-inning arm, but with Weaver now on the IL, Williams should return to primary closing duties in New York. The 30-year-old former Brewers has a bloated 6.23 ERA on the year but was better in May, with all five earned runs he allowed in 10 2/3 innings coming in two bad outings. Williams also had a save and six holds in the month. Depending on how Williams is throwing the ball when Weaver is ready to return, it's possible Weaver returns in a setup role.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
New York Yankees closer Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan

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