Overview

• On a New York Post podcast, Luke Weaver said "the door is open" to returning to a starting role in 2026 if the right opportunity arises.
• He is set to hit free agency this offseason and has expressed interest in re-signing with the Yankees while evaluating offers around the league.
• Since moving to relief in New York, he has logged a 3.28 ERA with a 29.6% strikeout rate over 145 1/3 innings, supported by a four-seamer that jumped to 95.4 mph and a new cutter replacing his former slider.
• Weaver cited recent reliever-to-starter examples, including former teammate Clay Holmes with the Mets this year, along with Garrett Crochet, Seth Lugo and Michael King.
• With several expected top pitching free agents underperforming in their platform years, teams may view Weaver as a flexible option for either high-leverage relief or rotation depth.