Mets' Luke Weaver 'Strongly' Agrees With Fan's Jab at Yankees

The former Yankee pitcher threw some shade at his old team while signing autographs for Mets fans.

Feb. 19, 2026 at 5:55am

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New York Mets pitcher Luke Weaver was caught on video strongly agreeing with a fan's comment that the Mets are better than the Yankees, continuing the long-standing rivalry between the two New York baseball teams. Weaver, who previously played for the Yankees, has faced some scrutiny for bringing his old Yankees bag to Mets spring training, but he dismissed the criticism as common practice.

Why it matters

The Mets-Yankees rivalry is one of the most storied in baseball, and Weaver's comments add another chapter to the ongoing competition between the two teams. As the Mets look to bounce back from recent failures, Weaver's willingness to embrace the rivalry could endear him to the team's passionate fan base.

The details

In a video posted by SNY Mets, a fan can be heard telling Weaver, "The Mets are better than the Yankees, you made the right choice!" Weaver responded, "I'm going to strongly agree with you right now." Weaver, a former first-round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals, has bounced around the league in recent years, spending time with the Diamondbacks, Royals, Reds, and Mariners before joining the Yankees in 2023. He signed a two-year deal with the Mets this offseason.

  • Weaver was caught on video making the comments while signing autographs for Mets fans.

The players

Luke Weaver

A pitcher for the New York Mets who previously played for the New York Yankees.

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team based in New York City that has a long-standing rivalry with the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees

A Major League Baseball team based in New York City that has a long-standing rivalry with the New York Mets.

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What they’re saying

“The Mets are better than the Yankees, you made the right choice!”

— Mets Fan (SNY Mets)

“I'm going to strongly agree with you right now.”

— Luke Weaver, Pitcher, New York Mets (SNY Mets)

What’s next

Weaver will have an early opportunity to back up his comments when the Yankees visit the Mets for a three-game series from May 15-17.

The takeaway

Weaver's willingness to embrace the Mets-Yankees rivalry and take a jab at his former team could help him quickly endear himself to the Mets' passionate fan base as the team looks to bounce back from recent failures and challenge their crosstown rivals.