Source: Pirates give bullpen a boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from the Mets

The addition of Weaver signals an unusually aggressive financial push by the typically frugal Pirates. He is in the first season of a two-year, $22 million deal.

Pittsburgh has revamped its struggling bullpen at the deadline

Pirates give bullpen a boost by acquiring Luke Weaver from the Mets, AP source says  Toronto Star

Pirates acquire reliever Weaver in trade with Mets  ESPN

This major trade from the Mets brought back just one prospect, albeit a good one.

The Mets continued their sell-off and the Pirates finally got their closer.

The bullpen has been a weak spot for the Pirates, who are 3 1/2 games out of the final NL wild-card spot.

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On paper, the New York Mets were supposed to contend for a World Series in 2026. With the team already blessed with stars, it didn't rest on its laurels coming into the year. Major acquisitions were made to strengthen the team after a disappointing 2025 season.The biggest offseason acquisition for the Mets may have com

Freddy Peralta says Sunday was 'probably' his final Mets start  Reuters