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Mets Acquire Reliever Joey Gerber From Rays for Cash

The low-cost move adds bullpen depth during a broader roster reset.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joey Gerber #55 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on September 16, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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Feb 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Joey Gerber throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Rays had designated Gerber for assignment to open 40-man spots for injured-list returns, including Shane McClanahan.
  • Gerber, 28, has 19 MLB appearances overall and posted a 6.23 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 43 1/3 Triple-A innings in 2025, allowing one earned run over 4 1/3 innings with Tampa Bay.
  • He reportedly has no minor-league options remaining, meaning he must hold a 40-man spot or make the Mets’ roster to stay under team control.
  • The Mets the same day exercised Brooks Raley’s club option and declined Drew Smith’s option, while confirming Pete Alonso declined his option and Edwin Diaz opted out to become free agents.
  • The acquisition is viewed as a low-risk depth play for a bullpen that struggled after the All-Star break.