Luke Weaver Reveals He Wanted to Stay With Mets Before Pirates Trade
Right-hander Luke Weaver revealed he wanted to stay with the New York Mets after the trade deadline this season.
Luke Weaver, a right-handed reliever, joined the New York Mets on a two-year, $22 million deal in December 2022. Weaver had previously spent two seasons with the New York Yankees and another season with the Mets. As the MLB trade deadline approached on August 3, the Mets traded Weaver and cash to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Weaver made it known that he wanted to remain with the Mets, stating to reporters, "I was very upfront.
I told them, ‘I hope you know I want to stay.'" Despite his expressed intent to stay, the Mets made the trade decision, ultimately sending Weaver to the Pirates to acquire shortstop Sammy Stafura, who is now the team's 11th overall prospect. In addition to Weaver, the Mets traded right-hander Huascar Brazoban, who was under team control through 2027.
Weaver made his debut with the Pirates on Friday, facing his former team, the Mets, in a game where he pitched one inning without allowing any runs.
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