Luke Weaver

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he will use both Luke Weaver and Devin Williams to close games.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver was activated from the injured list earlier this week. Both he and Williams will be worth rostering for fantasy managers.

The Yankees activated Luke Weaver from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver makes his return after the Yankees opened a roster spot on Thursday. It is unclear if he will return straight to his closer role.

Luke Weaver could be activated from the injured list on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver was able to throw a successful bullpen session earlier in the week. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that he believed Weaver could avoid a rehab assignment. It is unclear what the closer situation will look like for the Yankees when he is healthy.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Luke Weaver could skip a rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver was able to throw a successful live batting practice session on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, he'll have a chance to be activated this weekend.

Luke Weaver threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

It is the first time Weaver has faced live hitters since he landed on the injured list. He felt "great” and hasn't felt anything in his hamstring since a day or two after it happened. He appears to be nearing a rehab assignment.