Mets Check In on Free-Agent Reliever Brooks Raley

On November 11, 2026, the Mets were among the teams interested in free-agent left-hander Brooks Raley, a former New York reliever. The club has begun exploring options as it looks to strengthen a bullpen that needs improvement ahead of the 2027 season.

Raley pitched for the Mets from 2023 through 2026, appearing in 149 games. He went 10-8 with a 2.31 earned-run average and recorded 135 strikeouts during that span. His ERA remained at 2.80 or below in each of his four seasons with New York.

Before being dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, Raley made 45 appearances for the Mets that year. He posted a 5-5 record and a 1.96 ERA with New York. The Mets’ interest in a reunion follows that strong stretch and his prior results with the team.

Other clubs are also interested in Raley. A short-term contract could offer New York a way to add a familiar, effective arm as it works to rebound from a poor 2026 season. Whether the sides reach a deal remains to be seen.