"Weathers has struggled through a second straight injury-riddled year. An index finger strain on his throwing hand cost him most of the second half of 2024. This year saw him miss the first six weeks after he suffered a Spring Training forearm strain. Weathers returned and took five starts over three weeks before he sustained the lat injury. The health problems have interrupted a potential breakout."
"He has worked 24 2/3 frames of 3.28 ERA ball while punching out 22.5% of opponents this year. Weathers has pushed his average fastball velocity above 97 MPH. His changeup and breaking ball have each gotten strong results. Weathers has also shown far better command over his two seasons in Miami than he did early in his career with the Padres. He has the ability to be a mid-rotation starter if his arm holds up."
Ryan Weathers will be activated from the 60-day injured list and is the Marlins' probable starter for Thursday's game. He missed most of the second half of 2024 with an index finger strain, missed the first six weeks this year after a Spring Training forearm strain, and then sustained a lat injury after five starts. He posted a 3.63 ERA across 16 starts last year and a 3.28 ERA in 24 2/3 innings this year with a 22.5% strikeout rate. His average fastball velocity is above 97 MPH, and his changeup and breaking ball have produced strong results. He has improved command in Miami and could be a mid-rotation starter if he stays healthy. He has crossed three years of service time, will reach arbitration in the offseason, and is under team control for three years. The Marlins have Sandy Alcantara signed for $17MM next season and a collection of young, volatile starting pitchers and prospects behind him.
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