The Yankees exercised Luke Weaver’s $2.5 million club option on Friday, ensuring that the closer will return to the Bronx in 2025. The move was expected after Weaver, 31, enjoyed arguably the best season of his nine-year career.

The New York Yankees exercised the team's 2025 contract option for right-hander Luke Weaver worth $2.5 million on Friday, according to Bryan Hoch of

Luke Weaver's 2025 option was exercised by the New York Yankees on Friday for $2.5 million. Weaver took over from Clay Holmes as Yankees closer in September and finished 7-3 with a 2.89 ERA and four saves,