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Weaver Traded from Mets to Pirates

The Mets have traded relief ace Luke Weaver to the Pirates before the deadline, according to MLB Network.

The 32-year-old right-hander is having the best season of his career with a 1.84 ERA through 44 innings. He was one of the more appealing trade targets on the market as one of the few high-end relievers available.

Weaver signed a two-year, $22 million deal with New York this offseason and is owed $12.5 million in 2027. He'll join the Pirates' bullpen, which has a 4.34 ERA as a unit. tbzikra.org