Luke Weaver RP NYY Wed 8/3/16 9:50 AM
Luke Weaver
RP NYY
Weaver was promoted to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Weaver has been performing well at the Double-A level, and earned himself a promotion. The right-handed pitcher posted a 1.40 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 12 starts and 77 innings pitched for Double-A Springfield.
Luke Weaver RP NYY Mon 6/13/16 4:01 PM
Luke Weaver
RP NYY
Weaver (wrist) has allowed one run on 12 hits and two walks while striking out 19 in 12.1 innings (two starts) since coming off the minor league DL for Double-A Springfield earlier this month.
EDGE Analysis
These were his first two starts of the season after beginning the year on the DL with a broken wrist. He has been able to strand all but one of the 14 baserunners he has allowed this season, and is missing bats at a career clip. Whether or not Weaver can offer a third useful pitch to go with his fastball and changeup will determine his success in the big leagues. In the meantime, a plus changeup and pinpoint command will be enough for him to have the upper hand against most Texas League hitters.