The Pittsburgh Pirates reach an agreement to acquire relief pitcher Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, according to multiple reports citing league sources. The move is aimed at strengthening a bullpen that has been a persistent weakness for the Pirates. The Athletic reports the Pirates address bullpen struggles by agreeing to the deal, noting Pittsburgh is positioned outside the playoff picture and is about 3½ games behind the final NL wild-card spot. Other outlets describe Weaver as an “impactful” bullpen addition, framing the acquisition as the kind of late-in-the-season reinforcement the Pirates had been seeking for the back end of their relief corps. The reports do not provide full trade details in the excerpts provided, but they consistently characterize the transaction as a bullpen-focused upgrade. The agreement comes as the Pirates continue their pursuit of a postseason berth, with improvements to bullpen performance viewed as a key factor in their remaining schedule.