MLB predicting Ryan Weathers as being the “2026 version of Bryan Woo.” If so, HECK yeah, I’ll take that.
Honestly I’ll be happy if Weathers manages to put together a solid sub-4.00 ERA season with good K: BB metrics and holds down the 3 or 4 starter slot effectively while the rotation heals. But yes, The Next Bryan Woo, that would be nice, please.
10) Who's the 2026 version of Bryan Woo? (A surprise standout in a talented rotation)
The pick: Ryan Weathers, Yankees
The Mariners' starting rotation is loaded, with Logan Gilbert, Luis Castillo, George Kirby, Bryce Miller … and Woo, who was the surprise breakout of the bunch in 2025, emerging as Seattle's No. 1 and a top-five Cy Young finisher.
The 2026 Yankees rotation should be similarly talented — Gerrit Cole will eventually be back, and Carlos Rodón, and there's already Max Fried and Cam Schlittler and Luis Gil and Will Warren. But now there's also Weathers, whom the Yankees just traded four prospects to acquire.
Ryan Weathers rings up six in start
Weathers is the type of high-upside arm who could steal the show in the Bronx. The 26-year-old is one of the hardest-throwing lefty starters in the Majors, he's got a nasty sweeper and changeup, and based on his pitch profile, his closest comps are Luzardo, Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet.
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I’m encouraged by Weathers and it’s exciting knowing a lot of other teams wanted him too. We can’t overlook his injury issues though. Seems like if he can stay healthy then it’s a great add. Excited to see what he can do for us
Almost all of the hardest throwing LH SP are among the games best right now. I’m confident Weathers will be quite good with some slight refinements if he can stay healthy. 🤞
Weathers is exciting. Give me a BP arm or two and we’re set
Stay healthy and pitch to a sub 4 ERA, we take it
I think a realistic expectaition for Weathers in 2026 is 8 – 10 starts in April and May with at least half of those quality starts. After that Weathers moves to the bullpen where his current 3 pitch mix plays well and his lack of endurance doesn’t hurt as much. I can see him getting 6 outs in the 5th and 6th no problem. For 2027 Weathers could be a legit starter but he’s got to improve his sinker or learn a splitter to make 15 starts in YS.
Just stay healthy man. He’s got great stuff if he’s on the mound.