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Mets Sign Veteran Reliever Luke Jackson to Minor-League Deal

The 34-year-old is slated to begin in the minors to bolster bullpen depth.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 06: A general view of inside the stadium during the third inning between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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Oct 30, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson (77) reacts to the third out of the eighth inning of game four of the 2021 World Series against the Houston Astros at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • New York agreed Saturday to a minor-league contract with Luke Jackson, as first reported by The Athletic’s Will Sammon.
  • Jackson will report to the farm system to build up before the Mets consider a major-league call-up.
  • He was a key arm for the 2021 champion Braves, posting a 1.98 ERA in 71 games that season.
  • In 2025 he logged a 4.06 ERA across 52 outings with the Rangers, Tigers, and Mariners, with 6.7 strikeouts and 4.9 walks per nine.
  • A minors deal lets the Mets add depth without using a 26-man roster spot, and one report says he would earn $1.85 million if he reaches the majors.