Poll: Which Team Will Sign Luke Weaver?

"He struck out 27.5% of hitters against a 7.6% walk rate and ranked 38th among qualified relievers by K-BB rate. That was a slight step down from his excellent 2024 campaign, when he posted a 2.89 ERA and a 23.3% K-BB rate, which ranked 19th among 169 qualified relievers. Still, he was generally productive during his two years in the Bronx and figures to do well in free agency."

"Weaver's performance noticeably declined following a stint on the injured list in June for a left hamstring strain. After posting a 2.31 ERA in 24 appearances through the end of May, that number jumped to 5.31 in 40 appearances post-injury. Meanwhile, his groundball rate declined from 36.4% in 2024 to just 27.5% this year, which put Weaver in the first percentile according to Statcast. His fly ball rate also jumped nearly ten points to a career-high 56.3%, well above the league average of 38.1%."

"Still, teams will be interested in his strikeout ability and recent pedigree as a high-leverage arm, as well as his openness to becoming a starter. We at MLBTR ranked Weaver at No. 41 on our Top 50 Free Agents list and projected him for a two-year, $18MM contract. Which team will take the plunge? Let's take a look at some of the options: Arizona's relievers ranked 28th in the league with a combined -0.3 fWAR in 2025, and their 4.82 ERA ranked 27th."

Luke Weaver entered free agency after a 3.62 ERA in 64 2/3 innings with a 27.5% strikeout rate and a 7.6% walk rate, ranking 38th among qualified relievers by K-BB. His 2024 season featured a 2.89 ERA and a 23.3% K-BB rate. Performance declined after a June left hamstring IL stint, with ERA rising from 2.31 through May to 5.31 afterward, groundball rate falling from 36.4% to 27.5% and fly ball rate rising to a career-high 56.3%. Teams value his strikeout ability, high-leverage experience and openness to starting. A two-year, $18MM projection has been suggested, and the Diamondbacks' struggling bullpen could make them a logical suitor.

Read at MLB Trade Rumors