On Friday night, the New York Mets will continue their series with the Phillies in Philadelphia.
They are coming off a 6-4 victory on Thursday.
6-Year Mets Player Becomes Free Agent After Release
GettyDrew Smith #40 of the New York Mets reacts after giving up a run during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on September 11, 2023 in New York City.
Also on Friday, news came out that a former Mets player is headed for free agency.
Robert Murray of FanSided wrote: “Source: Right-hander Drew Smith is opting out of his minor-league contract with the Minnesota Twins. Smith, who pitched in 24 games in Triple-A this season, previously pitched in six major-league seasons with the Mets and posted a 3.48 ERA.”
Looking At Smith
GettyDrew Smith #33 of the New York Mets pitches in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 11, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Smith was picked in the 3rd round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
He has spent all six years of his MLB career with the Mets.
In 2021, Smith went 3-1 with a 2.40 ERA in 31 games.
GettyTomas Nido #3 of the New York Mets talks to pitcher Drew Smith #62 during the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on June 24, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
Smith could end up being a good addition to another team in need of pitching depth.
The 32-year-old has gone 12-13 with a 3.48 ERA in 191 career games.
It will be interesting to see if another team signs Smith before the end of the 2026 season.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote (on March 25): “Drew Smith, whom the Nationals released last week, has drawn interest from 15+ teams, per source — including the Mets, who have an open bullpen spot. A Met from 2018-24, Smith hasn’t pitched since Tommy John 16 months ago. But he went 5.1 IP, 0 R, 7 K this spring with the Nats.”
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