Yankees Preview: Ryan Weathers goes against Tarik Skubal in the series finale
The Yankees will face Skubal twice in the next week, the first time today.
DETROIT — After the Yankees’ 4-3 win over the Tigers last night to even the series, the Yankees are back in action tonight, and they will face the back-to-back reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
Prior to the game, Ryan McMahon was placed on the IL with an ear/throat infection, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. The Yankees have recalled UTIL Osawldo Cabrera from AAA Scranton.
Cabrera has not appeared in the big leagues since May 13th, 2025, after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. Cabrera has been hot at AAA in the month of June, hitting .397 with a .967 OPS and 3 HRs and 11 RBIs.
First pitch Wednesday will be at 6:40pm on Amazon Prime Video.
Here is how the Yankees will line up today:
The Yankees are going with their righties (except Amed Rosario for some reason) against Skubal. Interestingly, Anthony Volpe, since returning from the IL, has a 126 WRC+ against left-handed pitching, which is really good. Max Schuemann, who is batting ninth and playing center, has a 195 WRC+ against lefties as well, which seemingly merits some playing time, though it’s only 18 at-bats.
Here is how the Tigers will line up today:
Pitching Matchup
Yankees LHP Ryan Weathers (2-5, 4.13)
The last start against the White Sox was Weathers’ best start in a decent bit, and the Yankees and Weathers are hoping he builds off that outing. The long ball has been an issue for Weathers this season, and the Tigers certainly have players who can take you deep. There is not a large sample size of appearances for Weathers against the Tigers in his career, but the surface numbers look solid.
Here is how Weathers has fared against the Tigers in his career
Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal (3-3, 3.02)
The Yankees are facing the two-time Cy Young winner for the first time of two in the next week. With all the trade speculation, could this be a showcase to the Yankees? Well, if the Yankees’ bats are on track, which they haven’t been as of late, Skubal could be in for a tough day with the way the Yankees hit left-handers. Couple that with the minor struggles Skubal has had since returning from the IL, the Yankees are hoping they can have success against Skubal tonight.
Here is how Skubals has fared against the Yankees in his career
