Mets Sign Vet Reliever Luke Jackson

0:00On April 4th, the Metz just inked 34-year-old Ridey Reliever loop Jackson to a minor league deal. This vet was sitting unsigned for the 2026 season and will likely ramp up into minors before seeing big league action. Over the last two years, he's bounced between the Giants, Braves, Rangers, Tigers and Mariners, posting a 4.59 ERA over 100. Four innings. His command has been spotty with walks and homers plaguing him career-wide. Backouts have been his calling card at times, hitting over 30 percent in 2023 and 2024, but dipping to just. Seventeen point four percent last year. That inconsistency keeps teams intrigued, but cautious. Right now, the Metz bullpen is shaky with guys like Richard Love Lady, Shaw Manaya and Louise Garcia looking expendable early on. Jackson slots in as depth they can flip when roster crunches hit. Correct him to battle for a spot as New York tweaks that pin, keeping their options open down the stretch.

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