Mets Trade Star Relief Pitcher to Pirates
Summary
The New York Mets traded relief pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates for infielder Sammy Stafura. Weaver, a top relief pitcher for the Mets this season, will join the Pirates and is signed through next year.Key Facts
- The Mets traded Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The Mets received infielder Sammy Stafura in exchange.
- Weaver had a 2-1 record, a 1.84 ERA (a measure of pitching effectiveness), and 45 strikeouts in 42 games this season.
- Weaver is 32 years old and is signed through the next season, meaning the Pirates have him beyond just this year.
- The Pirates aim to build their team by adding both current talent and future potential.
- Weaver has played 312 MLB games for several teams including the Mets, Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Royals, Reds, Mariners, and Yankees.
- Over his career, Weaver has a 40-50 win-loss record, a 4.58 ERA, and 791 strikeouts.
- In the last three years, Weaver’s pitching performance has improved, with an ERA below 3.62 each season.
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