Yankees pick up option on RHP Luke Weaver

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New York Yankees right-hander Luke Weaver, who enjoyed a strong regular season but blew save chances in three of his last six playoff appearances, will be back with the club next year.

The team picked up his $2.5 million option for 2025, which was part of the one-year, $2 million free-agent deal he signed with New York last winter.

Weaver, 31, was primarily a starting pitcher bef