Pirates Acquire Luke Weaver | New York Mets News

The Pirates just pulled off a savvy bullpen upgrade, acquiring Luke Weaver from the Mets in exchange for young shortstop Sammy Stafura. Weaver’s been electric this season—zero runs allowed through May and June—and brings elite stuff: a mid-90s fastball, a devastating changeup, and pinpoint control. After a rough patch early in his career, he’s found his stride as a reliever and exceeded expectations with the Mets last year. His one-year deal gives Pittsburgh immediate impact, especially with their bullpen struggling to limit walks and keep runs off the board. Meanwhile, Stafura—a highly touted prospect and lifelong Mets fan—heads to New York, where he’ll look to bounce back from injury while showing off his confidence and versatility at shortstop. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70a6542a98048e31