A relief pitcher’s unlikely return from an extended absence could add another layer of intrigue to the Yankees’ postseason push, but even this would pale in comparison to his most improbable path to the playoffs. With no appearances in over a month, his potential comeback would still be overshadowed by the sheer unpredictability of how he first earned his spot in the postseason lineup. The story of how he defied expectations to reach this moment remains one of the most bizarre in recent baseball history. Fans and analysts alike would be left wondering how a player with such an unconventional trajectory could now play a pivotal role in the team’s wild-card run.
If Ryan Weathers can make it back in time to be on the Yankees’ roster for the AL wild-card series, despite not pitching in a game in over a month, it would still not be his craziest road to the postseason.
