Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Relief Pitcher Luke Weaver from New York Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired relief pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets in a trade. In exchange, the Pirates sent infield prospect Sammy Stafura to the Mets. Weaver, an 11-year veteran, has had a strong season with the…
Pittsburgh, PA, August 3, 2026 —
The Pittsburgh Pirates have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring relief pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. The trade, which was announced recently, saw the Pirates send infield prospect Sammy Stafura to the Mets in return for Weaver.
Weaver, who brings eleven years of major league experience to the Pirates, has demonstrated effectiveness during his tenure with the Mets this season. He has appeared in 42 games for New York, recording a strong 1.84 earned run average (ERA).
The move addresses the Pirates’ need for additional pitching depth as the season progresses. Stafura, a prospect in the Pirates’ system, will now join the Mets organization.
Specific details regarding the timeline for Weaver joining the Pirates or any further player development plans were not immediately provided.
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