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Mets Close Two-Year, $22 Million Deal With Ex-Yankees Reliever Luke Weaver

The pending signing highlights the Mets’ bullpen rebuild, with the Yankees focused on adding a mid-rotation starter.

Overview

  • Luke Weaver is finalizing a two-year, $22 million contract with the Mets pending a physical, after posting ERAs of 2.89 in 2024 and 3.62 in 2025 with the Yankees.
  • Reporting indicates the Yankees did not make a competitive bid to retain Weaver, as the Mets continue retooling their late innings after adding Devin Williams.
  • The Yankees remain among the leading suitors for free agent Michael King, with a decision expected soon, according to multiple reports.
  • New York is also engaged on Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, though an ESPN analyst predicted the Giants as the likeliest landing spot.
  • Trade avenues may be narrowed for the Yankees at second base, as Ken Rosenthal reported Ketel Marte’s five-team no-trade list includes New York.