The Mets’ offseason quest to rebuild their bullpen has commenced, as MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reported on Wednesday afternoon that the team agreed to a minor league deal with sidearm left-hander Joe Jacques. The deal reportedly includes an invitation to major league spring training camp, and will be worth $800,000 if Jacques makes the roster.

A New Jersey native, Jacques was originally drafted out of Manhattan University by the Pirates in the 33rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Jacques made his major league debut with the Red Sox in 2023 and received brief stints with Boston and Arizona the following season, struggling to the tune of a 5.46 ERA across his 29.2 innings pitched at the major league level. Jacques spent the 2025 season in Triple-A, and was traded from the Dodgers to the Mariner

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