Weaver has focused on consistency of mechanics and reclaiming the slider he lost last season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports. "It's a monumental pitch," Weaver said. "In 2019, I had that. I had that consistently. I felt confident throwing that for strikes. For me, it was just easier to pitch. It opens up the fastball/changeup."

EDGE Analysis

In 2019, Weaver carved up lineups with four pitches and posted a 2.94 ERA over 12 starts in a season shortened by arm problems. His career took a sideways turn in 2020, when the ERA ballooned to 6.58, and the righty was reduced to throwing fastballs and changeups. Weaver is expected to take up a spot in the rotation in 2021.

Weaver signed a one-year, $1.95 million contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday to avoid arbitration, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old had a 6.58 ERA and 1-9 record to lead MLB in losses last season, but he's now officially under contract for 2021. Weaver should have a tentative spot in the rotation to start spring training, but Arizona hope he can return to the form that delivered a 2.94 ERA in 2019.

Weaver (1-9) allowed five runs (four earned) over five innings and took the loss against Colorado on Saturday. He gave up seven runs and struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver picked up an MLB-high ninth loss in a forgettable season for the right-hander. There were some good starts among Weaver's 12 outings, and he didn't miss a start after the arm troubles that dogged him in 2019. However, there was a lot of "frustration," he told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. The two pitches that made Weaver so effective before his season was shut down last season -- the cutter and the curveball -- were nearly absent Saturday, as they were most of the season. "Bluntly, those pitches have to be thrown," Weaver said. "It's an advantage to me, just like any other pitcher who can land three to four pitches through the course of a game." That will be a focus for the 27-year-old during the offseason.

Weaver (1-8) allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five across 5.1 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver pitched well through five innings, allowing only one run on one hit and a walk. However, he was battered around when he took the mound in the sixth inning, allowing hits to four of the five batters he faced. Weaver now owns a 6.51 ERA and 49:18 K:BB across 47 frames this season. He's in line to take his final turn through the rotation next Saturday against Colorado.

Weaver (1-7) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks across five innings. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

After allowing single runs in the first and second, Weaver settled in to finish his outing with three scoreless frames. Unfortunately for the right-hander, the Arizona offense struggled to give him much run support as he took his seventh loss. Weaver has dropped each of his last four decisions and now has a 6.70 ERA on the season. He will look to pick up his first win since Aug. 18 when he takes the hill Friday in Houston.

Weaver allowed two runs on five hits and four walks over four-plus innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Weaver couldn't consistently locate, which led to traffic on the bases and 86 pitches to get 12 outs. Despite the activity, he limited the Dodgers to one run over the first four innings before leaving in the fifth after the first batter he faced singled. The outing lowered Weaver's ERA to 7.12 as he prepares for a start next Tuesday on the road against the Angels.

Weaver (1-6) was charged with the loss at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out five across 5.1 innings.

EDGE Analysis

The volatile Dodgers lineup got to Weaver early, jumping out to a 2-0 first-inning lead thanks to a trio of singles. Those would be the last runs of the night charged to Weaver, though unfortunately, he was strapped with his sixth loss of the season after Arizona failed to provide enough run support. The 27-year-old now holds a disappointing 7.44 ERA and 1.59 WHIP on the season and is slated for a Tuesday rematch against the Dodgers in Arizona.

Weaver (1-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out six over three innings in a loss to the Giants on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Four of the eight hits Weaver allowed were doubles, allowing the Giants to slug their way around his pitching. The 27-year-old now has an unsightly 8.23 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 27.1 innings across seven starts this season. Weaver will try to get back on track next Saturday in his third straight game versus the Giants.

Weaver (1-4) allowed two runs on a walk and five hits over 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out five and taking the loss against San Francisco.

EDGE Analysis

For most of the afternoon, Weaver was on his game. He kept the Giants scoreless through four innings before an RBI double to Evan Longoria in the fifth and a solo shot to Mike Yastrzemski in the sixth. The right-hander lowered his season ERA to 7.77 alongside a 28:9 K:BB. Weaver will face the Giants again, this time at home, Friday.

Weaver (1-3) allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out six across five innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

After four consecutive poor outings to begin the season, Weaver came through to deliver a strong performance. He allowed only one extra-base hit and did not surrender a home run for the first time in a start this season. Underlying numbers didn't necessarily support the turnaround -- he had only nine swinging strikes on 87 total pitches and began 9 of the 19 batters he faced with a strike -- but it was nevertheless a positive development. He now has a 9.16 ERA across 18.2 innings, though he has a 23:8 K:BB. Weaver will look to stay on track in his next outing, currently projected to come Sunday at San Francisco.