The Mets brought in another former Yankee on Wednesday, completing a two-year deal with reliever Luke Weaver.
Weaver is the latest Bombers closer to be jumping to the other side of town.
While other additions can be made, he’ll help bridge the gap to Devin Williams for the second consecutive season.
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Weaver will also now have the opportunity to reunite with Clay Holmes, who he set things up for in the later innings with the Yankees two seasons ago.
The two grew close during their time together in the Bronx, and Weaver actually reached out to Holmes a few times this winter before he ultimately decided to come to Queens.
“We exchanged some texts,” Holmes said at the Mets Holiday Party. “They had one of those zoom meetings scheduled, and then he texted me saying that he verbally agreed — things moved fast, but I think there was a lot that he really liked.
“I’m happy to have a friend here and happy how things worked out for him.”
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Things certainly worked out nicely for Weaver, as he took advantage of his opportunity after being claimed off waivers by the Yanks and turned it into a $22-million deal with the Mets.
While he hit a rough patch after returning from a hamstring injury last season, the 32-year-old has been one of the more reliable late-inning relievers in baseball the past two years.
He’ll look to get back to that dominant form now in Queens.
“He’s a special pitcher,” Holmes said. “He’s got some spunk, got some character, and just really good energy to him — Luke has had a lot of success, so I’m happy to see him rewarded for it, and happy to play with him again.”
