"The New York Mets and reliever Luke Weaver agreed Wednesday to a two-year, $22 million contract, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Weaver joins Devin Williams in moving from the Yankees to the Mets this offseason, reuniting with the right-hander to fortify a bullpen that recently lost star closer Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers. Weaver, 32, emerged as a top-tier reliever with the Yankees over the last two seasons after failing to find sustained success as a starter through his 20s."
"The former first-round pick recorded a 3.21 ERA in 126 relief appearances with the Yankees in 2024 and 2025. Weaver served as a multi-inning weapon, a setup man and as closer in multiple instances in the Bronx, including for the Yankees' World Series run in 2024. Weaver replaced Williams as Yankees closer early last season, but Williams is expected to assume the role in Queens with Weaver as part of the bridge to the ninth inning."
Luke Weaver agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Mets. Weaver joins Devin Williams in moving from the Yankees to the Mets as the team replaces departed closer Edwin Diaz, who signed with the Dodgers. Weaver, 32, became a top-tier reliever after transitioning from starting, posting a 3.21 ERA in 126 relief appearances for the Yankees in 2024 and 2025. He functioned as a multi-inning weapon, setup man and occasional closer, including during the Yankees' 2024 World Series run. Williams is expected to serve as the Mets' closer while Weaver bridges to the ninth inning.
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