Mets trade Luke Weaver to Pirates for infield prospect Sammy Stafura

The New York Mets traded pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 4, 2026, receiving infield prospect Sammy Stafura in return. This move follows the Mets' decision to shift their trade strategy to players with more significant potential after trading lower value assets. Stafura, a second-round pick in the 2023 draft, has shown potential with 16 home runs in his last 22 games at High-A Greensboro but faces questions about his hit tool as he strikes out nearly 30% of the time. The trade reflects a high-risk, high-reward approach by the Mets as they reshape their roster leading into the offseason.

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