Luke Weaver’s Luggage Sparks a Moment, But Mets Are Locked In on the Bigger Picture
Spring training is all about fresh starts, new roles, and setting the tone for the season ahead. But for a brief moment in Port St.
Lucie, it wasn’t a pitch or a lineup decision that grabbed headlines - it was a bag. Yes, a bag.
When right-handed reliever Luke Weaver reported to Mets camp, he did so carrying a duffel bag stamped with the logo of his former team, the New York Yankees. In a city where the Subway Series rivalry runs deep and allegiances are worn like armor, the optics of a Yankee-branded bag walking into Mets camp hit social media like a fastball to the ribs.
But before anyone could start drawing conclusions or crafting conspiracy theories, Weaver addressed the situation head-on. Speaking on The Show podcast with Joel Sherman, the newly signed Met offered a refreshingly honest - and pretty relatable - explanation.
“I personally just didn’t have anything besides grocery bags. I didn’t really have anything to put my stuff in,” Weaver said. “Part of me didn’t want to take the Yankees bag because I’m not a Yankee, but it was just part of the process.”
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Simple as that. No symbolism, no lingering ties - just a guy grabbing the most functional option to haul his gear to camp. And for Mets fans wondering where his heart is now, Weaver didn’t leave any doubt.
“I just need people to take a deep breath and know that I love the Mets now,” he said.
Weaver, who spent last season in the Bronx before signing a two-year, $22 million deal with the Mets this offseason, is stepping into a bullpen that’s still taking shape. While the internet had its fun with the bag, inside the clubhouse, it barely registered. Teammates didn’t blink, and the focus stayed exactly where it should be this time of year: on roles, routines, and readiness.
There’s a reason the Mets brought Weaver in. He’s a veteran arm with experience in high-leverage spots, and his versatility gives the staff options. Whether he’s eating innings, bridging to the late-game guys, or stepping into a bigger role, Weaver’s presence adds depth to a bullpen that needs to be sharper in 2026.
The Mets aren’t sweating over logos on luggage. They’re looking at pitch movement, command, and how Weaver fits into the bigger puzzle.
And so far, the early signs are encouraging. He’s blending in, getting his work in, and turning the page - even if his bag hasn’t yet.
So, while the internet had its moment, the Mets are moving on. Spring Training is about building toward Opening Day, and Weaver’s already focused on the job at hand.
The bag? It’ll be forgotten by the time the first pitch is thrown.
What matters now is what Luke Weaver does in orange and blue - not what he carried on Day One.