The Mets just pulled off a bold trade: sending star reliever Luke Weaver to the Pirates for top-10 prospect Sammy Stafura. Weaver, who dazzled with a historic scoreless streak and elite ERA, was a deadline darling — but the Mets are betting big on Stafura’s future potential. The shortstop, a second-round draft pick showing power, speed, and defense at High-A, represents their long-term rebuild. It’s a high-stakes gamble: sacrificing immediate bullpen depth for a promising young bat who could anchor the infield in years to come.

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