BETRAYAL AND PRIDE: Former Yankee Recruits Luke Weaver to Mets, Weaver’s Reply Shakes the City.vc

BRONX, NY — A “Betrayal” storm hit the Bronx after a former Yankees closer, now pitching for the cross-town New York Mets, was reported to be actively recruiting Luke Weaver to join him in Queens. However, it was Weaver’s surprisingly classy and respectful response that instantly sent Yankee Nation into a frenzy of pride and admiration.

The alleged recruiting move came from Devin Williams, the high-priced reliever who was recently signed by the Mets after an inconsistent tenure with the Yankees in 2025. Williams, who was traded to the Yankees and later lost his closing job to Weaver before signing with the Mets as a free agent, was reportedly urging Weaver to join the Mets’ revamped bullpen.

The “Betrayal”: Crossing the Bridge

The Yankees fanbase was already stung by Williams’ departure, particularly after he accepted a three-year deal from their biggest rivals. The move to actively try and poach Weaver—a popular, homegrown success story in the Yankees bullpen—was immediately branded a “betrayal” of the pinstripe brotherhood.

• Williams’ Pitch: The Mets, having signed both Williams and reportedly Juan Soto, are positioning themselves as serious contenders. Williams’ pitch was reportedly about the opportunity to form an elite, highly-paid back-end bullpen duo in Flushing.
• The Stakes: Luke Weaver, a free agent after a solid, if inconsistent, 2025 season (3.62 ERA, 8 saves), has significant value to the Yankees, who claimed him off waivers and helped transform him from a struggling starter into a dependable, high-leverage reliever in 2024. Losing him to the Mets would be a major organizational loss and a huge rivalry win for the Mets.

Weaver’s Classy Response Sparks Pride

The controversy was defused, however, by Luke Weaver’s pitch-perfect, professional, and ultimately Yankees-loyal reply, which immediately went viral:

“I told him [Devin Williams] I’m happy for him getting his bag. He knows where my heart is. The Bronx is a family that gave me my career back. Business is business, but loyalty matters.”

While Weaver acknowledged the “business” side of baseball—the need for a player to maximize his value in free agency—he made a clear distinction, confirming that his emotional loyalty lies with the Yankees organization:

• “The Bronx is a family”: This statement directly resonates with the core Yankee tradition of being a “class organization” that rewards its players’ commitment, despite the fact that Weaver is currently a free agent who may not be re-signed.
• A Fan Favorite: Weaver’s humble and thoughtful demeanor, combined with his clutch performance during the 2024 World Series run, made him a beloved figure. His quote is being seen as a show of pride in the Yankees uniform and a rejection of the transactional nature of the Mets’ pursuit.

The final destination of Luke Weaver remains up in the air, with the Athletics and other contenders also in the mix, but his classy response has temporarily quieted the storm, ensuring that even if he leaves, he will forever be remembered in the Bronx with affection and pride.