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Mets Acquire Right-Hander Joey Gerber From Rays for Cash

The 28-year-old righty is a low-cost bullpen flier who must occupy a 40-man spot due to a lack of minor-league options.

Overview

  • The deal, recorded on MLB’s transactions log, follows Tampa Bay designating Gerber for assignment as it cleared 40-man roster space.
  • Gerber has appeared in 19 MLB games, including two outings for the Rays in 2025 after debuting with the Mariners in 2020.
  • He spent most of 2025 at Triple-A Durham, posting a 6.23 ERA with 54 strikeouts across 43 1/3 innings.
  • His career has been interrupted by significant injuries, including back surgery and Tommy John surgery in mid-2022.
  • New York framed the move as low-risk bullpen depth on a day it also confirmed other relief moves, including picking up Brooks Raley’s option and declining Drew Smith’s.