Seattle Mariners pursuing reliever Luke Weaver ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are actively seeking a high-leverage reliever as the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaches. With Matt Brash, Carlos Vargas, and Cooper Criswell on the injured list, the Mariners' bullpen is shorthanded. Reports indicate that they are one of several teams interested in New York Mets reliever Luke Weaver. The Mets may be open to offers that would allow Seattle to take on Weaver's contract, which runs through 2027. The Mariners continue their series against the Texas Rangers today with George Kirby on the mound.
- •Mariners targeting high-leverage relievers before trade deadline.
- •Injuries have left Seattle's bullpen short-handed.
- •Luke Weaver is among the relievers of interest.
- •Weaver has a 1.93 ERA this season for the Mets.
- •Mariners 52-54, 1.5 games behind Texas in AL West.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Reportedly Being Aggressive in Pursuit of Reliever at Trade Deadline
"We know the M's need a high-leverage reliever and they are reportedly working on it before the Aug. 3 deadline.
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