Luke Weaver

Luke Weaver has signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the New York Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver spent the last few seasons with the New York Yankees, emerging as one of the club’s most reliable right-handers. He posted a 3.62 ERA and 1.02 WHIP across 64.2 innings last season. He also had a dominant 2024 postseason, recording a 1.76 ERA and 0.65 WHIP over 15.1 innings. He’s expected to be used in high-leverage situations for the Mets this season, joining former Yankee Devin Williams in the bullpen.

Luke Weaver pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, giving up one hit with one strikeout in the Yankees’ 3-2 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver improved his season line to a 3.73 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP and 70 strikeouts across 62 2/3 innings. He’s been a dependable bullpen option, pairing strong ratios with strikeout ability.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he will use both Luke Weaver and Devin Williams to close games.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver was activated from the injured list earlier this week. Both he and Williams will be worth rostering for fantasy managers.

The Yankees activated Luke Weaver from the injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver makes his return after the Yankees opened a roster spot on Thursday. It is unclear if he will return straight to his closer role.

Luke Weaver could be activated from the injured list on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Weaver was able to throw a successful bullpen session earlier in the week. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that he believed Weaver could avoid a rehab assignment. It is unclear what the closer situation will look like for the Yankees when he is healthy.