“It [was] certainly a lot harder in the past,” Weaver said about dealing with the uncertainty after firing another scoreless inning in a 3-2, doubleheader-opening victory over the Braves at Citi Field on Wednesday. Weaver has pitched for seven teams in parts of nine major league seasons, been traded twice and designated for assignment twice. Minter (who himself threw a scoreless inning in the 1-0 nightcap loss). Weaver, due $11 million next season, could be a part of a 2027 Mets team that will want to compete. Luke Weaver throws a scoreless inning in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Braves in Game 1 of a split doubleheader on July 29, 2026 at Citi Field.