Height
6'2"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
32
College
Florida State
Draft
2014, Rd 1, #27
Experience
10 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 274 | 4.716644 | 38-49 | 748 | 1.3383769 | 0.0 | 12 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$22.0M
Guaranteed
$13.2M
AAV
$11.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Luke Weaver's two-year, $11M AAV deal with the Mets earns a C- CVI, reflecting a contract that pays above-average starter money for a reliever coming off his best season but carries meaningful risk. Weaver posted career-best numbers in 2024, transforming from a middling starter into an effective late-innings weapon, but paying $22M total for a 31-year-old reliever with an inconsistent track record feels like an overpay in a market flush with bullpen options. The Mets are clearly prioritizing immediate competitive window considerations over long-term value, betting that Weaver can replicate his breakout performance behind Edwin Díaz, but reliever performance volatility makes this a risky investment at this price point. While Weaver's improved slider usage and command gains suggest legitimate improvement, $11M annually represents elite closer money for someone who's more realistically a high-leverage setup man. The contract length provides some protection against the typical boom-bust nature of relief pitching, but the AAV still feels steep for a player who was replacement-level as recently as 2023. This deal screams "competitive desperation" more than savvy roster construction, especially when similar production could likely be found for half the cost in a deep relief market.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Luke Weaver, a relief pitcher for the Mets, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the relief pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Mets keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $11.0M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 32, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/7 | vs ARI | W 4-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | @ SF | W 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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