Mets reliever Luke Weaver has fond memories of Yankees tenure

In his last experience facing the Yankees’ best hitter in a major league game, Luke Weaver was schooled on proper etiquette. Then pitching for the Reds in 2023, Weaver caught flak from Aaron Judge for not acknowledging him with a head nod when Judge came to bat for the Yankees.  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets.The two were teammates in the Cape Cod League as collegiate players. “We hadn’t seen each other in quite a bit,” the Mets reliever said Friday before the Yankees beat the Mets 5-2 at Citi Field.

“Aaron Judge was at the plate, and I was in a bit of a trying season, so I needed all the energy I could muster.We had a laugh about it, and he made it a big deal, but in a light, kind-hearted way.” Weaver spent the past two seasons as Judge’s teammate but has reverted to wearing an opposing uniform.

He entered Friday with a 4.15 ERA in 17 appearances for the Mets this season. The Mets signed Weaver to a two-year contract worth $20 million last winter after he received limited interest from the Yankees following a rough final stretch with the club. “There was some light communication, I think respectful communication and just like staying in touch,” Weaver said.“But I think they were wanting to go in a different direction, and so there wasn’t anything major in our discussions about returning.”  Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Weaver, who pitched to a 9.64 ERA last September before he had two ugly postseason outings in three appearances, said he holds no animosity toward the Yankees for wanting to move on from him. “I have a lot of great, fond memories,” said Weaver, who pitched for the Yankees in the 2024...