In a move to solidify their bullpen for the long term, the New York Yankees have officially extended Luke Weaver’s contract for three years and $45 million. This decision comes after Weaver’s spectacular start to the 2025 season, where he has yet to allow a run in 13 innings, continuing the momentum from his solid 2024 performance.
Weaver Dominates with 13 Scoreless Innings to Open 2025
Weaver has been a standout for the Yankees early this season, maintaining a perfect 100% left-on-base rate and a strong strikeout rate of 9.00 strikeouts per nine innings. His fastball has been nearly untouchable, with opponents hitting just .091 against it, and his changeup has been just as dominant, holding batters to a .059 average with a .118 slugging percentage.
His ability to command his pitches has allowed him to experiment more with a slider, which has paid off handsomely. Weaver’s command and effectiveness have made him one of the most reliable arms in the Yankees’ bullpen, with his contributions becoming even more significant as fellow closer Devin Williams has struggled early in the season.
Yankees Lock Up Weaver for the Long-Term
The Yankees, impressed by Weaver’s dominance on the mound and his ability to thrive in high-leverage situations, moved quickly to secure him for the future. The three-year, $45 million extension keeps Weaver in the Bronx through 2028, preventing him from hitting free agency and ensuring that the Yankees have a top-tier reliever locked up for the foreseeable future.
With his stellar performance this season, it’s clear that Weaver has become one of the Yankees’ most valuable bullpen assets. His extension is a strategic move by general manager Brian Cashman to solidify the team’s pitching staff as they aim for postseason success
