Luke Weaver (baseball)

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28+1⁄3 innings pitched (IP) in five starts. He also struck out 27 and walked only two during the month. [12] Baseball America selected Weaver for the high Class-A minor leagues All-Star team for the 2015 season, [13] In 19 total starts for Palm Beach in 2015, he pitched to an 8–5 record and 1.62 ERA.

Baseball America ranked Weaver as the Cardinals' fourth-best prospect prior to the 2016 season. [14] He did not make his 2016 debut for the Springfield Cardinals until June 4 because of a fractured left wrist sustained while running down fly balls during batting practice in spring training. In their updated mid-season ranking, Baseball America rated Weaver in the top-100 for the first time, at 75th. [15] After posting a 1.40 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 77 innings pitched with Springfield, the Cardinals promoted Weaver to the Memphis Redbirds on August 3. [16]

On August 13, 2016, the Cardinals called Weaver up from Memphis to make his major league debut and start in place of injured starter Michael Wacha against the Chicago Cubs. [17] He struck out his first major league opponent, Dexter Fowler. Weaver pitched four innings, giving up two runs, four hits, three walks and three strikeouts for no decision in an eventual 8–4 win. [18] Weaver spent the remainder of the season with St. Louis. After the season, MLB Pipeline named him the Cardinals 2016 Minor League Pitcher of the Year due to his success with the Springfield Cardinals, where he posted a 6–3 record and 1.40 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 77 innings pitched. [19] The Cardinals also named Weaver their 2016 Minor League Pitcher of the Year. In nine games (eight starts) for St. Louis, he pitched to a 1–4 record and 5.70 ERA.

Weaver began his 2017 season back in Memphis, where he earned the title of Pacific Coast League Player of the Month after posting a 2.19 ERA in 37 innings for the month of May. He was recalled and optioned multiple times during the season before he was recalled for the remainder of the season on August 17. In 15 starts for Memphis, Weaver compiled a 10–2 record and 2.55 ERA and in 13 games (ten starts) for the Cardinals he pitched to a 7–2 record and 3.88 ERA. [20]

Weaver began 2018 with St. Louis as a member of their starting rotation, but was moved to the bullpen in mid-August after compiling a 6–11 record with a 4.67 ERA in 24 starts. [21] He finished the 2018 season with a 7–11 record, a 4.95 ERA, and a 1.50 WHIP in thirty games (25 starts). [22]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On December 5, 2018, the Cardinals traded Weaver, Carson Kelly, Andy Young, and a draft pick to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Paul Goldschmidt. [23] [24] He appeared in just 12 games in 2019, averaging a 2.94 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 64+1⁄3 innings. [25]

In 2020, Weaver went 1–9 with a 6.58 ERA and 55 strikeouts over 52 innings. [26] He led the NL in losses. [27] On May 27, 2021, Weaver was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. [28] On September 1, Weaver was activated from the injured list. [29] Over 13 starts for the 2021 season, Weaver went 3–6 with a 4.25 ERA. [30]

Weaver began the 2022 season as a relief pitcher, [31] but went on the injured list with elbow inflammation on April 10. [32] On May 28, the Diamondbacks shifted Weaver to the 60-day injured list retroactively. [33] He was activated on June 12. [34]

Kansas City Royals

On August 1, 2022, the Diamondbacks traded Weaver to the Kansas City Royals for infielder Emmanuel Rivera. [35]

On October 26, 2022, the Seattle Mariners claimed Weaver from the Royals off of waivers. [36] On November 18, he was non tendered and became a free agent. [37]

Cincinnati Reds

On January 13, 2023, Weaver signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds. [38] In 21 starts for Cincinnati, he struggled to a 6.87 ERA with 85 strikeouts in 97 innings pitched. On August 16, Weaver was designated for assignment by the Reds. [39] He was released by Cincinnati on August 18. [40]

Seattle Mariners

On August 22, 2023, Weaver signed a one-year major league contract with the Seattle Mariners. [41] In 5 appearances for Seattle, he logged a 6.08 ERA with eight strikeouts in 13+1⁄3 innings. On September 10, Weaver was designated for assignment by the Mariners. [42]

New York Yankees

On September 12, 2023, the New York Yankees claimed Weaver off of waivers. [43] He became a free agent following the season and the Yankees signed him to a one-year contract on January 19, 2024. [44]

Personal life

Weaver is married to Olivia Weaver. [45] They welcomed their first child, a daughter, in October 2019. [46]

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Luke Weaver
Luke Weaver on September 16, 2016.jpg
Weaver with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016
New York Yankees – No. 30
Pitcher
Born: (1993-08-21) August 21, 1993 (age 30)
DeLand, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 13, 2016, for the St. Louis Cardinals
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