Mets trade Luke Weaver to Pirates for prospect Sammy Stafura
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The New York Mets have traded reliever Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this deal, the Mets receive shortstop Sammy Stafura, ranked as the Pirates' No. 9 prospect. Weaver, who is under contract through 2027, has been instrumental in the Mets' bullpen. This trade marks a continuation of the Mets' selling strategy this summer as they have already moved other players ahead of the deadline.
- •Mets dealt Luke Weaver to Pirates on August 3, 2026.
- •Mets receive shortstop Sammy Stafura in the trade.
- •Weaver is under contract through the 2027 season.
- •Stafura has a.960 OPS with 20 home runs this season.
- •This marks a continuation of the Mets' selling strategy.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — What did Mets get in Luke Weaver trade? Full details on major deal with Pirates
"This major trade from the Mets brought back just one prospect, albeit a good one.
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