Ryan Weathers

Ryan Weathers managed to pitch just four innings on Friday, allowing eight earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out just two batters.

Fantasy Impact

Weathers' ERA has now blossomed to 3.65 on the year and will simply look to put this start in the past. His next scheduled start will be against Arizona next weekend.

Ryan Weathers was great on the mound. Through his four shutout innings he allowed just two hits and three walks while striking out four.

Fantasy Impact

Weathers added to his impressive showing on the mound by also launching a ball over the fence to give the Padres a 2-0 lead. Weathers may have just been making a spot start, but he certainly made his case for more starting work moving forward.

San Diego Padres pitcher Ryan Weathers (foot) could throw live batting practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Weathers was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 16 with right ankle inflammation. He is expected to throw live batting practice on Wednesday, and if all goes well, could return to the rotation for this weekend’s series against the Marlins. Weathers has been solid for fantasy managers this season, owning a 2.91 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings.

The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports Padres LHP Ryan Weathers (foot) could return by the end of July.

Fantasy Impact

The last report we had was that Weathers could be back in early August, so this is a slight improvement in terms of a timeline. It seems as if the young southpaw has avoided a season-ending injury at least.

Ryan Weathers hopes to be able to return to the Padres starting rotation by early August as he deals with a foot injury.

Fantasy Impact

San Diego was "encouraged" by the imaging on Weathers' injured right foot Sunday, and the team is optimistic that he will be able to return in a few weeks. Weathers will take a trip to the injured list, but it sounds like he avoided a significant injury.