Luke Jackson Joins Mets, Brings World Series Experience

0:00It's April 4th. This is New York Metz News Today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Metz just beefed up their pitching death with a minor leak signing of Luke Jackson. This 34-year-old right-handed reliever brings some serious pedigree. He snagged a world series ring with the Atlanta Braves back in there. Championship Run Reported earlier this week by the Athletic, Jackson was a first-round draft pick by the Texas Rangers in 2010, straight out of high school. In Fort Lauderdale, he's log parts of 10 big league seasons across five teams, including the Giants, Mariners, and Tigers. Fans remember his lights out 2021 with the Braves where he posted a 1.98 ERA over 71 appearances. That experience on a winning squad could mean steady vibes if the Metz need a reliable arm down the stretch. Last season though, he bounced between three clubs, solid 4.11 ERA, with the Rangers in 39 outings, rough 7.71.

1:02In a handful with Detroit, then sharp 2.38 over 10 with Seattle, overall 4.06, but his walks out numbered strikeouts, so the Metz won better command. With all that MLB mileage, Jackson stays as low-risk depth, ready to step up if injuries hit, keeping New York's bullpen locked and loaded for the playoff hunt.