Brewers and Pirates Among Clubs Weighing Luke Weaver as Mets Explore Deadline Deals

Luke Weaver’s market is heating up as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The Mets right-hander, listed by MLB Trade Rumors as a player drawing interest, is reportedly on the radar of several clubs, including the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates.

According to MLB Trade Rumors, writers Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic have reported that the Brewers and Pirates are among the teams that have shown interest in Weaver. The same report frames that interest as unsurprising because the Mets are entering the deadline as potential sellers and because Weaver is in the middle of a strong stretch this season.

The Mets’ willingness to listen to trade offers would also align with the way MLB teams typically handle veterans with near-term value. MLB Trade Rumors further notes that ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggested there is enough interest in Weaver that a move would not be unexpected, even if Weaver is contract-controlled through 2027.

Weaver’s contract status matters because it affects what kinds of packages teams can build around him. A player who is viewed as affordable and controllable tends to draw more serious engagement from clubs that can see a fit for the regular rotation or bullpen usage, rather than only a short rental window.

For Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, the reported interest indicates they are looking to strengthen their pitching depth in ways that could help them manage the late-season workload and potential September rotation needs. Both franchises have tended to emphasize roster flexibility around pitching, and a right-hander with meaningful major-league innings experience can be an attractive option when teams are mapping out the final weeks of the season and beyond.

Still, interest does not guarantee a trade. Even when multiple teams scout a target, deals often hinge on asking prices, roster needs, and how quickly each side can align on compensation. With MLB clubs entering July with varying levels of urgency, Weaver’s final destination would likely depend on which contenders or playoff-striving teams are prepared to meet the Mets’ demands.

What to watch next is whether the Mets begin to move Weaver into a concrete trade process, and whether the Brewers or Pirates emerge as negotiating partners versus simply monitoring the market. If New York does trade him, attention will shift to what they receive in return and how quickly the acquiring teams can slot Weaver into their pitching plans for the stretch toward the postseason.