Luke Weaver has arrived in Queens as one of the star reinforcements for the new season and he has done so carrying his Yankees past, literally. The new Mets pitcher showed up to the training session with a Yankees bag, a detail that of course did not leave the fans of his new team very happy.
Luke Weaver arrives at Spring Training with the wrong bag…
The moment quickly went viral on social media thanks to a video shared by SNY Mets, and the reaction of fans was immediate. Some took it with humor, while the more radical section of the fans took it as a lack of respect towards their new team.
One of the most talked about messages was from journalist Michael Baron, who wrote: “Oh, we have to do something with that bag, son.“
Luke Weaver, an experienced signing for the Mets
Beyond the anecdote, the reality is that Luke Weaver arrives at the Mets with experience and track record. This will be his seventh major league organization, after signing a $22 million contract in December. His most recent stint with the Yankees was key to relaunching his career, something the pitcher himself does not hide.
I’m deeply embedded in that organisation these last two years, they’ve just resurrected my career, gaining momentum and being able to play on such a prestigious platform
That’s why Weaver maintains respect and gratitude for his time in the Bronx, even though he is now focused on a new beginning. Keeping the Yankees bag may be more than just carelessness, but rather being grateful and at peace with his past, without it interfering with his present in Queens.
“I really, really valued and wanted every person in that clubhouse (the Yankees),” added the pitcher.
Weaver’s role with the 2026 Mets
In sporting terms, Luke Weaver aims to be an important piece of the bullpen for the Mets. Last season he posted a 3.62 ERA with 72 strikeouts and eight saves, solid numbers for a reliever who can adapt to different roles.
With the departure of Edwin Diaz and the arrival of arms such as Devin Williams, AJ Minter and Brooks Raley, the bullpen is still under evaluation. Weaver could start as a setup man, but it is not ruled out that he could return to closing duties if the scenario allows.
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