Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that the Mets have 'checked in' with free-agent left-hander Brooks Raley as they explore bullpen options.
- Raley officially elected free agency after the 2026 season and is available to sign with any team.
- He posted a 1.96 ERA and 1.09 WHIP over 41.1 innings for the Mets in 2026 but struggled after an August trade to the Phillies, producing a 7.94 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 16 games.
- Team evaluators note mixed underlying signs for Raley — slightly lower velocity, a higher walk rate in 2026, and his age entering a 38/39 season — which temper his appeal as a long-term solution.
- The Mets are also pursuing other lefty relief options such as Alex Vesia and Tim Hill while higher-cost targets remain on their broader offseason radar, leaving Raley as a possible low-risk addition if terms align.