Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Mets Land Reliever Luke Weaver on Two-Year, $22 Million Deal as Yankees Pursue Rotation Help

The pending agreement sharpens the New York rivalry by underscoring the Mets’ bullpen focus versus the Yankees’ push for Tatsuya Imai.

Overview

  • Luke Weaver has an agreement in place with the Mets for two years and $22 million, pending a physical, with reporting indicating the Yankees did not make a competitive bid to keep him.
  • The Yankees are cited as a finalist with the Cubs for Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai, whose posting window closes early next month.
  • Free agent Michael King is expected to choose a team soon, with the Yankees viewed among the favorites and the Orioles, Red Sox, and Mets also involved.
  • Ketel Marte’s five-team no-trade list includes the Yankees, limiting New York’s options for an infield upgrade.
  • The Mets are reportedly “very in” on Cody Bellinger, reflecting continued interest in adding an impact outfielder.