Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Mets Sign Luke Weaver for $22M
The New York Mets have signed a new player named Luke Weaver.
He is a pitcher who throws with his right hand.
The Mets are paying him $22 million for two years.
This is because their old closer, Edwin Diaz, left the team.
The Mets want to make their team stronger, especially the part that plays at the end of games.
Luke used to play for the Yankees, another team in New York.
This is a big move for the Mets to get better.
New York Mets sign right-hander Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million deal.
Weaver's addition follows the departure of longtime closer Edwin Diaz.
The move is part of the Mets' strategy to reinforce their bullpen.
Weaver has recent experience playing for the New York Yankees.
The deal signals a clear shift in the Mets' bullpen strategy.
- Who
- New York Mets
- What
- Signed Luke Weaver
- When
- Recently (exact date not specified)
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To reinforce bullpen after Edwin Diaz's departure
- Player
- Luke Weaver
- Team
- New York Mets
- Contract
- $22 million
- Duration
- 2 years
- Position
- Right-hander
- Previous Team
- New York Yankees