Pitcher Luke Weaver says he has been managing a “severe” case of poison ivy for almost a month, describing it as the reason for ongoing struggles since arriving in Pittsburgh. The reports describe his condition as significant and persistent over that period.
Both outlets frame the update as an explanation tied to Weaver’s recent time with the Pirates and his physical condition rather than a specific on-field incident. The coverage is limited to his account of the ailment and its duration, without detailing a specific cause beyond the poison ivy itself or providing additional medical specifics. No alternative explanation for his performance is highlighted in the available summaries.
Overall, the common emphasis across sources is that Weaver links his difficulties to an extended bout of severe poison ivy, with the timeline stretching to nearly a month after his arrival in Pittsburgh.
