The Mets have made their first player move of the offseason, signing left-handed reliever Joe Jacques to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league spring training, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Per MLB.com, the deal will be worth a prorated $800,000 if Jacques is on the major league roster.
Jacques, 30, has pitched in 25 big league games (24 relief appearances, one start across 2023 and 2024) for the Red Sox and Diamondbacks.
He has a career 5.46 ERA and 1.65 WHIP.
In seven minor league seasons, Jacques has a 4.19 ERA and 1.40 WHIP, including a 6.02 ERA and 1.66 WHIP this past season as he split time between the Triple-A affiliates of the Dodgers and Mariners.
The Mets will be rebuilding their bullpen this offseason, with A.J. Minter (returning from lat surgery) and Brooks Raley the only 2025 bullpen members who seem like locks to be back.
Other members of the Mets' 40-man roster who could be relief options next season include Drew Smith (who should be ready to go after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery), Huascar Brazoban, Jonathan Pintaro, and Dylan Ross.
Edwin Diaz is expected to opt out of his contract and become a free agent, though it stands to reason that the Mets will make a strong push to re-sign him.
Reed Garrett, who has been a mainstay the last two seasons, is expected to miss the entire 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.
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