Mets sign RHP Jorge Lopez to 1-year deal

Field Level Media|published: Thu 14th December, 10:57 2023

Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; American League relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (48) of the Baltimore Orioles smiles as he gets high fives in the dugout after pitching against the National League during the seventh inning of the 2022 MLB All Star Game at Dodger Stadium. credits: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets signed right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez to a one-year contract on Thursday.

The team did not announce financial terms. ESPN previously reported the deal was for $2 million.

Lopez, 30, pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles in 2023, posting a combined 6-2 record with three saves and a 5.95 ERA in 61 appearances.

He was named to the American League All-Star team in 2022, a season he finished at 4-7 with a 2.54 ERA and 23 saves for the Twins and Orioles.

In 230 career games (58 starts), Lopez has a 22-40 record with a 5.51 ERA, 418 strikeouts and 27 saves for five teams since making his major league debut in 2015 with the Milwaukee Brewers.

—Field Level Media