Reliever Luke Weaver shared a heartfelt goodbye to the New York Mets organization and its fans on Instagram following his trade to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The move, which occurred Monday, is part of a larger sell-off by the Mets, who currently hold a 47-66 record and sit last in the NL East.
"Thank you to the New York Mets, my teammates, staff, and fans! Forever grateful for the memories and relationships I gained here in such a short amount of time. Thank you all for embracing my family and I with open arms! All the best," Weaver posted.
Weaver, 32, was one of four relievers traded by the Mets before the deadline. In the deal that sent him to Pittsburgh, the Mets acquired the Pirates' No. 9 prospect, Sammy Stafura, who is reportedly a devoted Mets fan.
Despite being with the Mets for only half a season, Weaver made a significant impact, posting a 1.84 ERA in 42 appearances. He recorded 45 strikeouts and allowed just 11 walks over 44 innings, with only nine earned runs. He was particularly dominant from April 30 to August 2, surrendering just one earned run during that period.
The trade is notable as Weaver had signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Mets in the previous offseason and was under contract for the upcoming season. According to reports, the Mets will cover $2 million of Weaver's contract this season and $6 million next year.
In addition to Weaver, the Mets also traded relievers Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter, and Huascar Brazoban, creating several openings in their bullpen heading into the 2027 season. This season marks Weaver's best ERA by more than a full run, surpassing his previous career performance despite being in MLB since 2016. His career has included stints with the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Royals, Reds, Mariners, and Yankees.