Luke Weaver Reveals He Wanted to Stay With Mets Before Pirates Trade
Summary
Luke Weaver was traded from the New York Mets to the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 3, 2024. Weaver said he wanted to stay with the Mets but understood the trade process, and the Mets traded him to get a young shortstop prospect, Sammy Stafura.Key Facts
- Luke Weaver is a right-handed relief pitcher.
- The Mets traded Weaver and cash to the Pirates on the MLB trade deadline day, August 3, 2024.
- Weaver told Mets management he wanted to remain with the team this season.
- He signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Mets in December 2023.
- The Mets received shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, ranked No. 11 in their system, in exchange.
- Another Mets player, pitcher Huascar Brazoban, was also traded despite having team control through 2027.
- Mets president David Stearns said the trade made sense because the Mets got good talent in return for relief pitchers.
- Weaver made his debut for the Pirates against the Mets, pitching one inning with no runs allowed.
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