Mets Add Vet Reliever Jackson on Minor League Deal

0:00On April 4th, the New York Mets just shorted up their bullpen early in the 2026 MLB season by signing 34-year-old right-handed, reliever Luke Jackson to a minor league deal. This move adds some serious better-in-depth as they tackle early relief pitching lows without locking in a big roster spot right away. Jackson packs over a decade of big league experience, including clutch work for that Lana Braves during their 2021 World Series. Championship run. Last year in 2025, he bounced between the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, and AAA with the Tacoma Rainiers proving he still has. Gas in the tank. Fans and analysts see this as a smart, low-risk play amid the Mets shaky start on the mound. It brings postseason savvy to the mix, which could pay off big later, and fits the league-wide push for reliable bullpen arms to handle the grind of A. Full season. The deal less Jackson ramp up in the minors first, giving the front office flexibility to assess him before any call-up.

1:00Reporters like John Haiman confirmed it, building on tips from Will Samman. Overall, its classic Mets strategy stacking depth smartly while keeping options open as the season heats up. That's the story for today. New York Mets News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.