Mets Sign Luke Jackson for Bullpen Depth

0:00It's April 4, New York Mets News, today starts now, AI powered and ready for kickoff. The New York Mets are beefing up their bullpen by signing veteran reliever Luke Jackson to a minor league deal. Their pen has been solid so far, ranking 5th in Major League Baseball with a 1.93 earned run average, even as the team finally hit. 500 after a 10-3 blowout over the San Francisco Giants. After this week, reports from the athletic confirmed the move, bringing in Jackson for much needed depth amid some key injuries. Last season, he pitched for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners, appearing in 52 games over 51 innings with a 4. 0.06 earned run average, 9 saves, and 38 strikeouts. Fans and analysts see this as a smart low-risk ad, especially with the Mets hovering around average early on. The bullpen's strength has kept them competitive, but they've been hit hard by surgeries and setbacks that thinned out the options.

1:02Right-hander Reed Garrett and Tyler McGill are both out for the full year after Tommy John's surgery, left-hander AJ. Mentor is targeting early May after late work, and Justin Hagginman could return by June from a fractured rib. This depth should stabilize things as the injured arms ramp up, keeping the Mets in the mix while their pen stays one of the league's best.