Mets, Luke Jackson Agree To Minor League Deal
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Mets and reliever Luke Jackson have agreed to a minor league deal, with Jackson being a right-handed pitcher and client of Beverly Hills Sports Council.
- Jackson, 34, debuted in 2015 and has played parts of 10 MLB seasons, including stints with the Rangers, Braves, Giants, Tigers, and Mariners; he underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and returned to pitch in 2023 and 2025.
- Known for his groundball-inducing ability, Jackson has maintained a groundball rate above 50% since 2019, helping him remain effective despite declining velocity and strikeout rates.
- The Mets' bullpen currently has established late-inning relievers, so Jackson’s most likely path to the major league roster would be replacing a lower-leverage reliever such as Richard Lovelady, who has struggled recently.
- Jackson’s experience and past performance, including a peak 18-save season in 2019, make him a potential valuable depth option for the Mets as they manage their bullpen and rotation in the upcoming season.
