Pirates Give Bullpen a Boost by Acquiring Luke Weaver From the Mets, AP Source Says
Weaver gives Pittsburgh a reliable late-inning arm after posting a 1.84 ERA in 42 appearances for New York this season.
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired veteran right-handed relief pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets in exchange for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura in a one-for-one trade.
- Seeking to end a decade-long playoff drought, the Pirates bolstered their beleaguered bullpen with Weaver, who posted a 1.84 ERA over 42 relief appearances for the Mets this season.
- The Mets received shortstop Stafura, a 21-year-old Westchester County native who hit.301 with 19 home runs and 51 RBIs at High-A Greensboro this season.
- Pittsburgh manager Don Kelly expects the 32-year-old Weaver to pitch in high-leverage situations, providing a reliable arm for the team's National League wild-card push.
- Weaver is signed through 2027 at $12.5 million, potentially securing a closer for next year as the Pirates continue their aggressive financial push.
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Pirates trade for Mets reliever Luke Weaver
Associated Press PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring a handful of relievers, most notably veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff drought, sent 21-year-old shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura to the Mets in […]
Pirates give bullpen boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made a significant move to boost their struggling bullpen by acquiring veteran pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. The Pirates, aiming to end a decade-long playoff drought, traded shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura for the…
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