Reports: Mets nearing deal with reliever Jake Diekman
Aug 2, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jake Diekman (30) pitches against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. credits: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets are nearing a deal with free agent reliever Jake Diekman, per multiple reports on Thursday.
The 37-year-old left-hander has pitched for eight major league teams during his 12-year career.
Diekman split 2023 with the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, posting a 3.34 ERA in 63 appearances.
He is 25-31 with 15 saves and a 3.82 ERA in 662 career games (zero starts), striking out 724 in 570 1/3 innings.
He also has played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox.
—Field Level Media
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