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If Ryan Weathers manages to recover from a forearm injury in time to join the Yankees for the AL wild-card series, despite not having pitched in a game for over a month, it still wouldn't be the most improbable path to the postseason he's ever taken.
That distinction belongs to 2020, when Weathers made a leap that would make the Yankees' current deliberation over Carlos Lagrange seem routine.
Just two years after being drafted out of high school, Weathers essentially vaulted from Low-A to the Padres' roster, making his MLB debut in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.
"I mean, I blacked out when I went out there," Weathers recalled with a chuckle earlier this week. "I wasn't expecting, that year, to be making my debut in the playoffs. But it was a lot of fun."
Key Analysis
Weathers' rapid ascent from Low-A to a playoff stage underscores the rare and risky nature of such promotions. The Yankees may be eyeing a similar bold move with Lagrange, but Weathers' experience shows that while the jump can be exhilarating, it comes with overwhelming moments. As the Yankees weigh their options, Weathers' story serves as a reminder of the unpredictability and excitement of postseason baseball.
Originally reported by nypost.