Luke Weaver

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New York Mets · Pitcher

Age 326' 2" · 180 lbsThrows Right

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At 32 years old, Weaver offers fantasy managers a versatile right-handed arm out of the Mets' bullpen with early-season results suggesting potential for back-end relief or spot starter work. His 2026 numbers through limited innings show impressive peripherals—a 2.06 ERA and 0.83 WHIP paired with solid strikeout production—though the 35 innings pitched indicate he remains in a limited role rather than anchoring wins or saves. The recent uptick in performance represents a significant improvement from his 2025 campaign, when he logged a 3.62 ERA across 64.2 innings while recording eight saves, suggesting he could be positioned for more consistent fantasy value if given increased opportunity. The key risk is his age and potential innings constraint, but if New York trusts him with a larger workload, Weaver could deliver solid ERA and WHIP contributions with modest K production for depth-league rosters.

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Luke Weaver earns first save for Mets
Luke Weaver picked up his first save of the season Monday in the Mets' 7-6 extra-inning victory over Atlanta. Weaver threw one inning, allowing one unearned run on a hit and two walks while recording one strikeout in the successful save situation.
Jul 7, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	St. Louis Cardinals	9	8	1	4	0	5.70	1.60	45	36.1	12
2017	St. Louis Cardinals	13	10	7	2	0	3.88	1.26	72	60.1	17
2018	St. Louis Cardinals	30	25	7	11	0	4.95	1.50	121	136.1	54
2019	Arizona Diamondbacks	12	12	4	3	0	2.94	1.07	69	64.1	14
2020	Arizona Diamondbacks	12	12	1	9	0	6.58	1.56	55	52.0	18
2021	Arizona Diamondbacks	13	13	3	6	0	4.25	1.19	62	65.2	20
2022	2 teams▼	26	1	1	1	0	6.56	1.82	38	35.2	13
2023	3 teams▼	29	25	3	6	0	6.40	1.58	109	123.2	40
2024	New York Yankees	62	0	7	3	4	2.89	0.93	103	84.0	26
2025	New York Yankees	64	0	4	4	8	3.62	1.02	72	64.2	20
2026	New York Mets	36	0	2	1	1	1.89	0.84	42	38.0	11
Career	Totals	306	106	40	50	13	4.60	1.32	788	760.3	245

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2014	2 teams▼	6	6	0	1	7.71	2.04	12	9.1	4
2015	Palm Beach Cardinals	19	19	8	5	1.62	1.11	88	105.1	19
2016	2 teams▼	13	13	7	3	1.30	0.93	92	83	12
2017	Memphis Redbirds	15	15	10	2	2.55	1.06	76	77.2	19
2018	Memphis Redbirds	1	1	0	0	4.50	0.75	7	4.0	0
2021	2 teams▼	3	3	0	0	3.60	1.40	18	10	4
2022	Reno Aces	2	1	0	0	3.00	1.33	5	6.0	2
2023	Louisville Bats	2	2	0	0	3.00	0.78	9	9.0	4
Career	Totals	61	60	25	11	2.13	1.07	307	304.1	64

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.4 mph

Avg Spin2248 rpm

Whiff %31.3%

K %28.6%

BB %7.5%

Hard Hit %32.3%

Barrel %8.6%

xERA2.76

xBA Against0.199

xSLG Against0.329

BA Against0.158

SLG Against0.233

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

St. Louis Cardinals

5.70

1.60

36.1

2017

St. Louis Cardinals

3.88

1.26

60.1

2018

St. Louis Cardinals

4.95

1.50

121

136.1

2019

Arizona Diamondbacks

2.94

1.07

64.1

2020

Arizona Diamondbacks

6.58

1.56

52.0

2021

Arizona Diamondbacks

4.25

1.19

65.2

2022

2 teams▼

6.56

1.82

35.2

2023

3 teams▼

6.40

1.58

109

123.2

2024

New York Yankees

2.89

0.93

103

84.0

2025

New York Yankees

3.62

1.02

64.2

2026

New York Mets

1.89

0.84

38.0

Career

Totals

306

106

4.60

1.32

788

760.3

245

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2014

2 teams▼

7.71

2.04

9.1

2015

Palm Beach Cardinals

1.62

1.11

105.1

2016

2 teams▼

1.30

0.93

2017

Memphis Redbirds

2.55

1.06

77.2

2018

Memphis Redbirds

4.50

0.75

4.0

2021

2 teams▼

3.60

1.40

2022

Reno Aces

3.00

1.33

6.0

2023

Louisville Bats

3.00

0.78

9.0

Career

Totals

2.13

1.07

307

304.1