Mets trade reliever Luke Weaver to Pirates ahead of deadline

The New York Mets have offloaded a third relief pitcher at the trade deadline, moving right-hander Luke Weaver to the Pirates in exchange for infield prospect Sammy Stafura, according to multiple reports.

Pirates add lock-down reliever Luke Weaver amid push for first playoff spot in 11 years.

Pittsburgh has revamped its struggling bullpen at the deadline

The Pirates’ first trade on deadline day is for arguably the top reliever available.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline, acquiring veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff drought, sent shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura to the Mets in exchange for the 32-year-old Weaver, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not yet official. The addition of Weaver signals an unusually aggressive financial push by the typically frugal Pirates.

The Mets made the move to trade arguably their most valuable reliever with less than three hours to go until Major League Baseball's trade deadline.

Pittsburgh has finalized a trade for Mets reliever Luke Weaver, adding one of baseball's most effective bullpen arms for its postseason push