Luke Weaver Thrives as New Yankees Closer, Secures ALCS Spot

Weaver's transformation from starter to closer has bolstered the Yankees' bullpen, helping them advance past the Royals in the AL Division Series.

Luke Weaver has successfully transitioned to the closer role for the New York Yankees, saving all three wins in the AL Division Series against the Kansas City Royals.
Since being named closer on September 6, Weaver has been perfect in seven save opportunities, striking out 29 of 55 batters faced.
The Yankees' bullpen was instrumental in their series win, not allowing an earned run over 15 2/3 innings against the Royals.
Clay Holmes, the former closer, has embraced a setup role, contributing five scoreless innings in the series and maintaining a positive mindset.
The Yankees will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Detroit Tigers in the AL Championship Series, set to begin on Monday.