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08/03 14:40 CDT Pirates give bullpen a boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from the
Mets, AP source says
Pirates give bullpen a boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from the Mets, AP source
says
By WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) --- The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve
their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline, acquiring veteran right-hander
Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge
of the deal.
Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff drought, sent shortstop
prospect Sammy Stafura to the Mets in exchange for the 32-year-old Weaver, the
person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the
agreement was not yet official.
The addition of Weaver signals an unusually aggressive financial push by the
typically frugal Pirates. Weaver is in the first season of a two-year,
$22-million deal.
The move comes with Pittsburgh's bid for the National League's third wild-card
spot flickering a bit following a 2-7 stretch in which the bullpen has faltered
repeatedly.
The trade for Weaver is the second significant acquisition by the Pirates
around the deadline. Pittsburgh brought in former All-Star reliever Camilo
Doval from the New York Yankees on Saturday. Doval allowed a run in one inning
of work in his Pirates' debut in a loss to Cincinnati on Sunday.
Weaver had been one of the few bright spots this season for the last-place
Mets, going 2-1 with a 1.84 ERA with one save in 42 appearances. A converted
starting pitcher, Weaver has been excellent since moving to the bullpen
full-time in 2024 with the New York Yankees. He has a 13-8 record with a 2.90
ERA in 168 games with 13 saves with the Mets and Yankees over the last two-plus
seasons.
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