Former Yankees Reliever Shades Pinstripes at Mets Spring Training

Luke Weaver didn't hold back when a Mets fan told him he made the right choice in signing with the crosstown rivals.

Feb. 18, 2026 at 10:23pm

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Relief pitcher Luke Weaver, who departed the Yankees in the offseason to join the Mets, didn't shy away from voicing his opinion that the Mets are better than the Yankees. In a video posted by SNY Mets, Weaver agreed with a fan who told him he made the right choice in signing with the Mets, saying he "strongly agrees." However, the numbers from last season tell a different story, as the Yankees made the playoffs while the Mets did not.

Why it matters

The rivalry between the Yankees and Mets is one of the most storied in baseball, and players switching between the two teams only adds fuel to the fire. Weaver's comments are sure to stir up the debate over which New York team is superior, especially heading into the upcoming Subway Series matchups.

The details

Weaver, who struggled with injuries and inconsistent performance for the Yankees in 2025, is looking for a fresh start with the Mets. His former Yankees teammate, Devin Williams, also joined the Mets this offseason after a down year in the Bronx. Neither pitcher was able to recapture their previous dominant form by the end of last season, leading the Yankees to acquire reliever David Bednar at the trade deadline.

  • Weaver was seen carrying a Yankees equipment bag when first reporting to Mets camp on February 9, 2026.
  • The Yankees and Mets will face off in the Subway Series for three games at Citi Field in May and three more games at Yankee Stadium in September 2026.

The players

Luke Weaver

A relief pitcher who departed the Yankees in the offseason to join the Mets, Weaver wasn't shy about voicing his opinion that the Mets are the better team in New York.

Devin Williams

A relief pitcher who also left the Yankees for the Mets this offseason, Williams struggled with consistency and lost the closer role in 2025.

David Bednar

The relief pitcher the Yankees acquired at the trade deadline in 2025 to solidify their bullpen after the struggles of Weaver and Williams.

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What they’re saying

“I'm gonna strongly agree with you right now”

— Luke Weaver (SNY Mets)

“I thought it was a bit silly, personally. I understand why people are, I wouldn't say in uproar, but why they're talking about it. I get it, but to your point, it's very common to bring your old bag to your new team. They don't first class air mail a new bag, so I didn't get a new bag from the Mets.”

— Luke Weaver (Talkin' Yanks)

What’s next

The Yankees and Mets will face off in the Subway Series for three games at Citi Field in May and three more games at Yankee Stadium in September 2026, giving Weaver and his new Mets teammates a chance to back up his bold claims on the field.

The takeaway

While Weaver's confidence in the Mets is admirable, the numbers from last season suggest the Yankees are still the superior team in New York. However, a new season is about to begin, and Weaver's comments have only added more intrigue to the storied crosstown rivalry between these two clubs.