Mets send Luke Weaver to Pirates as MLB trade deadline sell-off continues
The most anticipated player on the Mets' deadline list was Weaver, who became a dominant setup man for them by going 2-1 with a 1.84 ERA and 0.82 WHIP in 42…
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The Pirates have seen Stafura play most of this season at High-A Greensboro, and he has been on a heater, entering the day batting .301 with 19 home runs, 51 RBI, 16 stolen bases, and a 1.021 OPS in 47 games. The Mets’ top setup man has a 1.84 ERA this season with a 2-1 record in 44 innings pitched as one of the lone bright spots for the struggling team in Queens. Even though he is not a top-100 prospect yet, Stafura has drawn strong reviews for his speed and defensive skills, which could allow the Mets to envision him as either a successor to Francisco Lindor at shortstop or a third baseman if he comes up sooner.
Furthermore, New York Mets pitcher Luke Weaver walks off the field after the top of the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York City on Sunday, August 2, 2026. (This asset including all text, audio and imagery is provided by Imagn Images.
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The Pirates have seen Stafura play most of this season at High-A Greensboro, and he has been on a heater, entering the day batting .301 with 19 home runs, 51 RBI, 16 stolen bases, and a 1.021 OPS in 47 games.
according to Sports IllustratedThe Mets’ top setup man has a 1.84 ERA this season with a 2-1 record in 44 innings pitched as one of the lone bright spots for the struggling team in Queens.
according to New York PostEven though he is not a top-100 prospect yet, Stafura has drawn strong reviews for his speed and defensive skills, which could allow the Mets to envision him as either a successor to Francisco Lindor at shortstop or a third baseman if he comes up sooner.
according to Sports IllustratedNew York Mets pitcher Luke Weaver walks off the field after the top of the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field in New York City on Sunday, August 2, 2026. (This asset including all text, audio and imagery is provided by Imagn Images.
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