Mets Secure Jake Diekman with $4 Million Contract for 2024 Season

The contract includes a club option for 2025, bolstering the Mets' bullpen with experienced left-handed pitching.

The New York Mets have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract with left-handed pitcher Jake Diekman, which includes a club option for 2025.
Diekman's contract becomes guaranteed for 2025 if he pitches in at least 58 games this year.
The 37-year-old pitcher had a 3.34 ERA last season with the White Sox and Rays, showcasing significant improvement after joining Tampa Bay.
Diekman joins Brooks Raley as the second left-hander in the Mets' bullpen, aiming to strengthen the team's middle-inning options against left-handed hitters.
The Mets' projected payroll for 2024 exceeds $285 million, pushing them well past the luxury tax threshold.