New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver received a platelet-rich plasma injection designed to speed healing in his injured left hamstring, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Aaron Boone didn’t sound overly optimistic late Sunday while discussing Luke Weaver, who had to cut his warmup short in the bullpen before the ninth inning of that night’s game at Dodger Stadium because he “felt something” in his left hamstring. Boone’s fears were soon confirmed.

Yankees Facing Backlash After Luke Weaver Injury Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Yankees fans lucky enough to miss Saturday's 18-2 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers likely noticed two strange box score stats when they woke up on Sunday morning.