Mets release LHP Jake Diekman
Jul 23, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jake Diekman (30) pitches against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Designated for assignment on Monday, left-handed reliever Jake Diekman officially was released by the New York Mets on Saturday.
Diekman, 37, was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA in 43 appearances for the Mets, struggling the last two months after posting solid numbers in April and May.
The veteran journeyman is in his 13th major league season after the Philadelphia Phillies selected him in the 30th round of the 2007 draft.
In 705 relief appearances, he's 27-34 with four saves and a 3.91 ERA for the Phillies (2012-15), Texas Rangers (2015-18), Arizona Diamondbacks (2018), Kansas City Royals (2019), Oakland Athletics (2019-22), Boston Red Sox (2022), Chicago White Sox (2022-23), Tampa Bay Rays (2023) and Mets.
--Field Level Media
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