Finally, the "1:4 mega trade" went off! Instead of one 'glass body' leaving, as many as 'four top prospects' were recruited

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A 1:4 mega trade was made. The New York Yankees, who suffered from a string of injuries to the starting lineup, held left-hander Ryan Weathers (27) in their arms. However, attention is being paid to whether he will perform this season or not because he is a Weathers with a "glass body" temperament.

MLB.com , the official website of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB), said on the 14th (Korea time), "The Yankees brought Weathers through a trade with the Miami Marlins."

The Yankees desperately needed starting resources with Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon, and Clark Schmidt out of the lineup. All three of them are currently rehabilitating after undergoing surgery, making it difficult to play in the opening game.

In the end, the Yankees made a decision. Weathers was recruited at the risk of giving up four top prospects in the team. Weathers' annual salary for the 2026 season is reported to be $1.35 million (about 1.8 billion won).

Through this trade, a total of four players will head to Miami, including outfielder Dylan Lewis (16th), Brendan Jones (15th), infielder Dylan Jiso (23rd), and Juan Mateus, who played for the Yankees.

Weathers, who newly joined the San Diego Padres as the seventh overall pick in the first round in the 2018 rookie draft. He then wore the Miami uniform in a trade in 2023.

Weathers' overall record in the big leagues is 12-23-1 with one save and one hold in 70 games, with an ERA of 4.93.

Even though he is a left-hander, he throws a four-seam fastball with a maximum speed of 98 miles (about 158 kilometers) and can play changeups, sweepers, and sinkers.

However, it has a weakness, so it has a "glass body" temperament that is often injured. Except for the 2021 season, which was the debut season, he has never pitched more than 17 games in one season. In the 2025 season, Weathers played only eight games due to a sprain in his back muscle. Last season's performance was 2-2 with a 3.99 ERA.

Weathers' father is David Weathers, a veteran who played in the big leagues for 19 seasons in the past. David Weathers played for the Yankees for two seasons, the 1996 and 1997 seasons. In particular, he played well in fall baseball in the 1996 season, helping him win the World Series. Weathers became the fifth "父 player" in Yankees history.

With Weathers joining, the Yankees' rotation of five starters has been virtually confirmed. MLB.com analyzed, "Weathers is expected to play as a starting pitcher along with Cam Schleitler, Will Warren, and Lewis Gill, following Max Fried (first starter)."

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