The Yankees plan to bring back late-season players starting in 2023 in order to expand their starting pitching depth in 2024.
The club has agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract with right-hander Luke Weaver, the Post's Jon Heyman confirmed Thursday.
The deal includes a club option for a base salary of $2.5 million in 2025, but Weaver could earn up to $6 million in 2024 depending on how many innings he pitches.
Weaver should provide much-needed depth as the Yankees continue to pursue high-end starters to fill out their rotation.
The 30-year-old joined the Yankees last September after being claimed off waivers by the Mariners.
He made three starts by season's end, allowing five earned runs and 16 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings.
Weaver pitched 132 2/3 innings in 2023 (123 2/3 in the majors), which gave him a solid foundation to build on in 2024.
In parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, Weaver posted a 5.14 ERA.
