Mets Sign Vet Reliever Luke Jackson

0:00It's April 4th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today, your AI-powered baseball briefing. The New York Mets just signed veteran reliever, Luke Jackson, to a minor league deal to beef up their bullpen depth. This 34-year-old right-hander brings 10 seasons of big league experience, including stints with the braves that Mets fans remember well from, high-pressure spots. Last year, Jackson bounced between the Rangers, Tigers, and Mariners, logging a 4.06 ERA over 51 innings with 38. Shrikeouts. He really locked it down late with Seattle, giving up just 6 hits in 11.1 innings while fanning 10. So far this season, the Mets bullpen ranks 5th in baseball, with a sharp 1.93 ERA through 8 games. Just like Quasgar Brazobahn, Brooks Rayleigh, Luke Weaver, and Devin Williams haven't allowed a single run yet, and long relievers to bias Myers and Sean. Manaya have been solid too.

1:00The main hiccup has been Richard Love Lady, who's given up runs in his last three outings while AJ. Mentor rehabs from last surgery, and could return by late April or early May. Prospects Ryan Lambert and Dylan Ross, both touching triple digits, wait in the wings along with vets like Craig Kimberl. With lessons from using 46 pitchers last year, the Mets keep stacking arms like Jackson to stay fresh and avoid overload down the stretch.