Weaver set back by four Yankees homers

ANAHEIM — A difficult start from Jered Weaver on Friday night against the Yankees did little to offer any clarity regarding his uncertain future with the Angels, the only organization he’s ever known.

Weaver, a free agent at the end of the season, surrendered four home runs and was charged with five runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings in a 7-0 defeat in the opener of a three-game series at Angel Stadium.

The four home runs allowed matched the most he’s given up in a start in his 11 seasons with the Angels.

“Couldn’t keep the ball in the yard,” said Weaver, who last allowed four homers in a game on April 6, 2014, against the Astros. “Didn’t fool too many people tonight.”

Like much of the Angels this season, things typically haven’t gone right for Weaver. Friday’s loss dropped him to 8-11, and his ERA rose to 5.47.

“Nothing hurts worse than letting your teammates down, and I’ve been doing that on a pretty consistent basis, so it’s definitely a tough pill to swallow,” said Weaver.

It’s not clear where Weaver fits into the Angels’ plans moving forward.

“We’ll see how the next six weeks transpires and we’ll have time for that when we get into October, November, December, etc. etc.,” Angels general manager Billy Eppler said of Weaver potentially coming back in 2017.

The club needs pitching next year, with both Nick …

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