The New York Yankees will have to reshuffle their pitching plans for Thursday's series finale against the Texas Rangers, as manager Aaron Boone announced that left-hander Ryan Weathers has been scratched from his scheduled start due to illness.

Boone broke the news after Wednesday's loss, noting that Weathers is feeling okay and is now expected to take the mound on Monday instead. A replacement starter for Thursday has not yet been named, leaving the Yankees in a pinch as they look to close out the series.

This sudden change puts additional strain on a bullpen that has already been heavily taxed over the past few days. Long reliever Ryan Yarbrough threw 29 pitches across 1.2 innings in Wednesday's game, while fellow reliever Paul Blackburn last appeared on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles, tossing 17 pitches in a single inning of work.

The Yankees may look to call up a fresh arm from the minors, with Yerry De los Santos—who logged 3.2 innings on Wednesday—as a potential candidate to be optioned out. The team will need to patch together a plan before heading to Milwaukee for a three-game series against the Brewers.

Weathers has been a bright spot in his first season with the Yankees. Through seven starts, the 25-year-old has posted a solid 2-2 record with a 3.03 ERA, striking out 45 batters over 38.2 innings. His most recent outing was his best yet: a five-inning gem against the Orioles where he allowed just one run on three hits and two walks, earning the win.

For now, the Yankees' rotation faces a test of depth, but with Weathers expected back next week, the team can breathe a sigh of relief that this is just a temporary setback.