Another former Yankees player might be what the NY Mets need to replace Luke Weaver

Another former New York Yankees player might be what the New York Mets need to fill the Luke Weaver role.

By Tim Boyle · Rising Apple

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Tim Boyle argues former Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga is an ideal free agent target to replace Luke Weaver.
The New York Mets need bullpen reinforcements after trading away Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazoban.
Jonathan Loaisiga is entering free agency following an impressive season with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Rising Apple's Tim Boyle suggests former New York Yankees reliever Jonathan Loaisiga could be an ideal free-agent target for the New York Mets. Following trades that sent Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazoban away, the Mets have vacancies in high-leverage bullpen roles ahead of the 2027 season. Boyle highlights Loaisiga as a potential setup option alongside projected closer Devin Williams.

Loaisiga spent the previous campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks, posting a 2.42 ERA across 67 appearances while logging 67 innings. Boyle emphasizes that Loaisiga's elite ground-ball rate and strong run prevention profile make the right-handed free agent a strong fit for the Mets' relief corps.

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