Greg

Weissert

The run was the “zombie” runner that starts at second base to begin every inning after the ninth. That’s the first save of the season for Weissert, and being blunt, it’s very likely the last.

Weissert has oscillated back-and-forth between the Yankees’ bullpen and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre the past two seasons. The 28-year-old righty provides the Red Sox with another low-leverage relief option for their bullpen mix heading into the 2024 campaign.

In exchange, Passan notes that the Red Sox will receive right-handers Greg Weissert, Richard Fitts and Nicholas Judice. Verdugo is entering his final season before free agency and hit a disappointing .264/.324/.421 with 13 long balls, 54 RBI and five stolen bases over 602 plate appearances with the Red Sox during the 2023 season. The Yankees get a left-handed outfield bat that they’ve been seeking for, but this won’t take them away from their pursuit of Juan Soto.

Weissert returns to the Yankees bullpen as Ian Hamilton landed on the injured list prior to Sunday’s contest against the Astros. The 28-year-old posted a 4.15 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 8 2/3 innings (seven appearances) earlier this season with the Bronx Bombers.

Weissert heads back to the minors ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Nationals to make room for veteran lefty Carlos Rodón to return from the injured list. The 28-year-old righty has posted a serviceable 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 9/5 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings (seven appearances) this season in the majors.

Much of the fanbase is eagerly awating the callups of Austin Wells and Everson Pereira but Weissert will have to do for now. He’s tossed 6 2/3 innings this season for the big-league squad, surrendering seven hits, and five walks while also hitting a batter. Weissert will serve in middle relief with the Yankees next game coming Friday night at home against their rivals, the Boston Red Sox.

Weissert provides the Yankees with some extra bullpen depth for Sunday’s twin bill at Fenway Park before heading back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Weissert has been sent back to the minors after allowing two runs on three hits on Tuesday night in relief against the Athletics. The 28-year-old righty has made five relief appearances this season for New York. He should be back at some point in the near future.

Weissert holds a 2.08 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and a 3/4 K/BB ratio across 4 1/3 innings of work with the Yankees this season. He’ll return to a middle relief role.

Weissert appeared in four games during his time with the big league club, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and a 3/4 K/BB ratio across 4 1/3 innings of work. He’ll continue to hone his craft at the Triple-A level until he’s called upon once more.