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Pirates Trade Future Star for Weaver | Odessa News
The Pirates just pulled off a big trade, acquiring veteran reliever Luke Weaver from the Mets in a move that signals serious playoff ambitions. Weaver, signed to a two-year, $22M deal, brings elite bullpen reliability and a stellar ERA — exactly what Pittsburgh needs after blowing 20 of 42 save chances this season. To land him, they shipped promising young shortstop Sammy Stafura, a 21-year-old prospect, showing they’re prioritizing immediate impact over future assets. It’s part of a bigger push: they also recently added Camilo Doval from the Yankees. With Weaver ready to step in during…
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