"The Mets are adding yet another former Yankee, as they have signed right-handed reliever Luke Weaver to add to their ever-changing bullpen picture. Per MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, it is a two-year deal worth $22 million. Suddenly, the backend of the bullpen in Queens in 2026 is going to mirror the backend of the bullpen in the Bronx this past season. Weaver spent time as both the set-up man and closer for the Yankees, alternating with Devin Williams while he struggled to maintain the closer's role."
"Weaver, 32, had bounced around mostly as a starter with the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, and Seattle Mariners before joining the Yankees in 2023. Over the last two seasons, he developed into a dependable late-inning bullpen arm, with the 2024 campaign being his best thanks to a 2.89 ERA and 103 strikeouts across 84 innings pitched."
The Mets signed right-handed reliever Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million contract. Weaver served as both set-up man and closer for the Yankees, alternating with Devin Williams. The Mets previously signed Williams to a three-year, $51 million deal; Edwin Díaz left for the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million contract. Weaver, 32, transitioned from a starter after stints with St. Louis, Arizona, Kansas City, Cincinnati and Seattle and joined the Yankees in 2023. The 2024 season produced a 2.89 ERA and 103 strikeouts in 84 innings. He struggled this past season with a hamstring strain and pitch‑tipping that increased his ERA to 3.62. Outside of Williams and Weaver, Brooks Raley and AJ Minter are the only other bullpen mainstays for the Mets.
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