Yankees acquire LHP Ryan Weathers from Marlins for four prospects

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In search of starters healthy enough to be part of their Opening Day rotation, the New York Yankees acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night for four minor league prospects.

Weathers, 26, started eight games for the Marlins last year and posted a 2-2 record with a 3.99 ERA. He stacked up 37 strikeouts versus 12 walks in his 38