Sammon: Teams To "Aggressively Pursue" Luke Weaver

[Matthew Lenz]

The New York Mets are in the midst of another disappointing season, yet may not have many pieces to truly "sell" at the trade deadline. Since they'll look to compete in 2027, they likely won't move any of their young, controllable assets. On the other hand, their expensive, veteran talent has largely underperformed this season, making them unlikely to be moved. However, there is one piece that teams are likely to kick the tires on.

Will Sammon of The Athletic is expecting teams to "aggressively pursue" reliever Luke Weaver. The righty has been lights out across 37 innings with a 22.7% K-BB rate and a 1.95 ERA (2.41 FIP). Weaver, who is controllable through 2027, hasn't given up an extra base hit OR an earned run since April 30th.

Being Steve Cohen's stance on the Mets competing next season, it will likely take a significant haul to move on from the 32-year-old elite reliever. At the same time, being controllable in 2027 may not hold much weight with the impending lockout.

Do you think the Mets should move Weaver? Let us know in the comments!

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[Cowtipper]

David Stearns is aggressively pursuing 105 losses, so I can't imagine we'll get anything meaningful in return ... for anyone.  

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

Weaver is signed through next season. If we hope to be good next season, why would we trade someone who can be an important part?

Trade the guys who are leaving anyway. Stearns said we are not rebuilding.