Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers has been placed on the 60-day injured list following a dramatic and concerning weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 25-year-old left-hander was struck in the head by a throw from catcher Nick Fortes just before his start on Saturday, sending a shock through the stadium as he collapsed on the mound. After being evaluated by trainers, Weathers returned to pitch three innings, but his velocity dipped significantly and he was removed from the game for precautionary reasons.
Shortly after, the Marlins announced Weathers would miss significant time due to a lat strain, compounding the adversity following his head injury. This latest setback comes as Weathers was showing signs of promise, posting a.28 ERA and a 22.5% strikeout rate over five starts this season The injury removes him from any summer trade consideration and leaves Miami searching for stability in their rotation as they continue a challenging season.
The Marlins managed to rally for an 11-10 extra-innings win over the Rays, snapping a losing streak and providing a brief spark for a team still in the midst of a rebuild With Weathers sidelined, Miami will look to recently reinstated Eury Pérez and the rest of their staff to step up as they navigate a tough National League schedule.
