Joey Gerber Acquired by Mets from Rays for Cash Considerations

The New York Mets have acquired right-handed reliever Joey Gerber from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations. Gerber, 28, has pitched in two big league seasons, accumulating a 3.60 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 20.0 innings. He appeared in 17 games for the Mariners in 2020 and returned to the majors in 2025, tossing 4.1 innings across two games for the Rays. In five minor league seasons, Gerber posted a 3.47 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 12.2 strikeouts per nine over 153.0 innings. This acquisition comes as the Mets face significant bullpen reconstruction, with many 2025 members either free agents or not guaranteed to return, and Edwin Diaz opting out to become a free agent.