Mets Pick Up Brooks Raley's Option
1 year agoAs expected, the New York Mets have exercised left-handed reliever Brook Raley's $6.5 million option for the 2024 season instead of buying him out for $1.25 million and making him a free agent. It was a no-brainer move for the Mets after Raley posted a strong 2.80 ERA (3.68 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with three saves, 25 walks and 61 strikeouts in 54 2/3 innings over a career-high 66 appearances out of the bullpen in his first year in New York in 2023. The 35-year-old southpaw should once again be attractive in fantasy leagues that reward points for holds next year as he serves as a late-inning bridge to closer Edwin Diaz, who will be returning after missing all of 2023 due to a knee injury he suffered in the World Baseball Classic in the spring.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman