Mets Sign Pitcher Dan Hammer for Bullpen Help

0:00For the New York Mets, it's March 2nd. Here's what's happening. The New York Mets have signed pitcher Dan Hammer to a minor league deal for the 2026 season. This 28-year-old right-hander spent last year in the Tampa Bay Rays AA, a system after time in the Baltimore Orioles Farms. He brings some heat, touching 97.5 miles per hour on his fastball. In 2025, Hammer win two wins and four losses with the 6.57 ERA over 31 games, including one start for the Montgomery Biscuits. He walked 40 guys and just 38.1 innings, but fan 40 as well. Across 140 career minor league outings with the Orioles and Rays from 2019 to 2024, he has 208. Walks and 3-entry strikeouts in 249.2 innings. The Rays grabbed him in the minor league phase of the 2024 Rule 5 draft, but he hit free agency after a tough year. Meanwhile, the Mets need bullpen help after losing

1:00closer Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They will also start without left the AJ, mentor, who is rehabbing from surgery. Hammer impressed at a recent free agent showcase with his velocity. He has added a two-seemer and sweeper to his mix during the off-season, according to Mets pitching coach Kamlanzilli. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-L-I, soleypillow.com.