Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels, aiming to break a four-game losing streak. Head coach Aaron Boone has implemented several lineup changes in hopes of rejuvenating the team’s performance in the MLB regular season. Additionally, there’s a promising injury update that could positively impact Judge’s squad.
Luke Weaver, who has been on the injured list since the start of the month, shared encouraging news regarding his condition. This update comes at a crucial time as the Yankees strive to turn their fortunes around in the regular season.
“I felt great and haven’t had any issues with my hamstring since a day or two after it happened,” Weaver told reporters ahead of Game 2 against the Angels. According to MLB insider Gary Phillips, Weaver threw over 20 pitches across two sessions and quipped that he could rejoin the roster “today.”
With Weaver’s encouraging progress, the Yankees are set to regain a pivotal player for the challenges ahead. While Weaver is optimistic about his return, the team is expected to conduct a thorough evaluation to confirm his readiness before officially announcing his comeback.
Boone’s insights on Weaver’s comeback
Head coach Aaron Boone expressed his full support for Luke Weaver’s recent injury update, delivering optimistic remarks following Weaver’s simulated game at Yankee Stadium. Boone was straightforward in his assessment, emphasizing that Weaver is showing promising signs of recovery.
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“I really believe it went outstandingly. These past two weeks have been excellent for him. He maintained his form during the simulation and truly looks impressive,” Boone commented about Weaver before Tuesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Angels.
Yankees’ changes in the starting lineup
After the difficult setback against the Angels, Boone decided to make some changes in the lineup, like the changing the order of some players at-bat like Judge and Stanton, as well as sideline Ben Rice and Trent Grisham.
Weaver’s impressive stats with the Yankees this season
As of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Weaver is enjoying a standout season with the Yankees, primarily serving as a high-leverage reliever and closer in Major League Baseball’s regular season.
Here are his notable statistics for the 2025 MLB regular season:
- Games Pitched (G): 24
- Wins-Losses (W-L): 1-1
- Earned Run Average (ERA): 1.05
- Innings Pitched (IP): 25.2
- Strikeouts (SO): 24
- Walks (BB): 7
- Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP): 0.70
- Saves (SV): 8
