Luke Weaver takes stab at being Mets’ therapist after latest loss: ‘Kind of being suffocated’
Luke Weaver took responsibility for the Mets' 5-4 loss to the Nationals after giving up a two-run homer in the eighth inning, but also offered introspective comments about the team's struggles, suggesting they are mentally overwhelmed by the pressure to perform. Despite recent strong outings, Weaver's failed save extended the Mets' poor run to 17 losses in 20 games, deepening concerns about the team's performance. His remarks highlighted a growing sense of frustration and emotional strain within the clubhouse as the Mets search for solutions to their early-season collapse.
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MLB New York Mets Luke Weaver takes stab at being Mets’ therapist after latest loss: ‘Kind of being suffocated’ By Ryan Dunleavy Published April 30, 2026, 7:38 p.m. ET Luke Weaver wasn’t the pitcher the Mets needed to pause their misery Thursday, but he could be the right amateur therapist to help teammates get through the hard times. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Weaver served up the two-run, eighth-inning home run that turned a one-run lead into a 5-4 loss to the Nationals at Citi Field.
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