Luke Weaver expresses desire to stay with Mets before Pirates trade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Luke Weaver, recently traded from the Mets to the Pirates, had expressed a desire to remain with New York even as the team's chances for success dwindled. Weaver, who signed a two-year contract with the Mets expecting to contend, spoke about wanting to make an impact and mentor younger pitchers despite the team's struggles. The Mets moved him along with cash considerations to Pittsburgh in exchange for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura. Weaver noted the challenges of team chemistry amidst many roster changes this season. He is yet to pitch for the Pirates, who have lost their last three games and struggle in the Wild Card race.
- •Weaver signed with Mets for two seasons, expecting to contend.
- •Traded to Pirates for prospect Sammy Stafura.
- •Mets have lost chemistry with many roster changes.
- •Weaver has not pitched since joining Pirates.
- •Pirates have lost three straight games.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Luke Weaver told Mets he wanted to stay before being traded to Pirates: 'I made my commitment'
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Luke Weaver wanted to stay with Mets before trade to Pirates
"PITTSBURGH — Even when the losses started to pile up and it became obvious that 2026 would not be the Mets’ year, Luke Weaver still wanted to stay. The right-hander signed with the club for two seasons thinking he was going to a contender, yet even when the Mets fell out of contention early in the season, Weaver still wanted to remain with the team to make an impact and help mentor younger ...
"Luke Weaver told reporters ahead of the Mets' series opener with the Pirates that he told New York he wanted to stay before he was dealt at the trade deadline.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:55 AMLuke Weaver told Mets he wanted to stay before being traded to Pirates: 'I made my commitment'
Luke Weaver told reporters ahead of the Mets' series opener with the Pirates that he told New York he wanted to stay before he was dealt at the trade deadline.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:57 PMLuke Weaver wanted to stay with Mets before trade to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Even when the losses started to pile up and it became obvious that 2026 would not be the Mets’ year, Luke Weaver still wanted to stay. The right-hander signed with the club for two seasons thinking he was going to a contender, yet even when the Mets fell out of contention early in the season, Weaver still wanted to remain with the team to make an impact and help mentor younger ...
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