Source: Pirates acquire reliever Weaver in trade with Mets
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Key Points:
- The New York Mets traded relief pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the trade deadline, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
- In exchange, the Mets received Pirates infield prospect Sammy Stafura, as reported by multiple sources.
- Weaver posted a strong 1.84 ERA with 45 strikeouts and only three home runs allowed over 44 innings for the Mets this season.
- He has been particularly effective against right-handed hitters, who have a .099 batting average against him, and has allowed just one earned run in his last 30 games.
- Weaver is under contract through the 2027 season with a salary of $12.5 million.
