The New York Mets traded pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates as part of their ongoing sell-off ahead of Major League Baseball's trade deadline. The Pirates, contenders in the National League wild-card race, are expected to place Weaver in the closer role.
In exchange for Weaver, the Mets will receive infielder Sammy Stafura, identified as the Pirates' ninth-ranked prospect. Weaver has been a notable performer for the struggling Mets this season, posting a 1.84 earned run average over 44 innings pitched with a 2-1 record.
Weaver is under team control through the 2027 season, adding a layer of strategic asset management to the deal for the Pirates. The trade signifies a significant move for Pittsburgh as they bolster their bullpen with a proven setup man now projected to close.