The New York Mets are ready to sell off some serious talent this summer, with the August 3 trade deadline looming large, and it looks like right-handed reliever Luke Weaver is right at the top of their list. While guys like Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter, Freddy Peralta, and Clay Holmes are all free agents after this season and likely to be on the move, Weaver is a different beast. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand dropped the bomb that even with Weaver under club control through 2027, the Mets are still very likely to trade him, and the reason is shockingly simple: the offers might just be too good to pass up.
Weaver’s Lights-Out Numbers Have Teams Salivating
Let’s talk about the numbers because they are straight-up filthy. Luke Weaver is putting up absolutely ridiculous stats this season. We’re talking a 1.98 ERA across 39 appearances! That’s a guy who goes out there and just locks it down almost every single time. He’s punched out 43 hitters in 41.0 innings of work, which tells you he’s not just getting weak contact, he’s missing bats too. His 1.7 bWAR is a strong mark, and check this out: a 213 ERA+ is off the charts good. Plus, a 0.805 WHIP and a 2.84 FIP? Those are elite-level metrics for any reliever in baseball. These aren’t just good stats; they’re the kind of numbers that make GMs pick up the phone and throw serious assets around.
The Market Is Insane, And The Mets Are Ready To Cash In
Feinsand nailed it when he pointed out the “eternal need for relief pitching around the league.” Every single contender out there is always looking for a bullpen arm who can shut down an inning, and this summer, there’s a serious “lack of true top-tier options.” That’s where Weaver comes in. He’s under contract through 2027 as part of a two-year, $22 million deal, set to make $12.5 million next season. The Mets technically don’t have to trade him right now; they could hold onto him or deal him next offseason or even next year’s deadline. But when you have a pitcher performing like Weaver, and the market is desperate for exactly what he brings, the “potential return for Weaver may be high enough” that waiting is just dumb. Even the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies “would love” to trade for him, showing just how hot this market is.
The Mets are in a fantastic spot. Feinsand believes a “massive return” for Weaver is very much in play. For the Mets, the destination doesn’t matter, just the haul they get back. With offers potentially too good to refuse, you can bet the Mets will be working the phones hard right up to that August 3 deadline. Who knows what kind of game-changing prospects they could land for one of the league’s hottest relievers?
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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