Mets Secure Joe Jacques with Minor League Contract

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Mets Secure Joe Jacques with Minor League Contract

The New York Mets have introduced left-handed pitcher Joe Jacques to their roster through a minor league contract. This signing was reported by Anthony DiComo from MLB.com.

Mets Sign Joe Jacques to Minor League Contract

As part of the agreement, Jacques will earn a prorated salary totaling $800,000 if he makes the Mets’ active roster. Additionally, he will be invited to Spring Training camp.

A Homecoming for Jacques

Joe Jacques hails from Shrewsbury, New Jersey, making this move a notable homecoming. He also played college baseball at Manhattan University.

Jacques’ Professional Journey

This marks the sixth organization for Jacques since the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in the 33rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Over the 2023-2024 MLB seasons, he has pitched 29 2/3 innings in the majors, specifically with the Boston Red Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jacques made his MLB debut during the 2023 season in Boston.
The Diamondbacks claimed him off waivers in April 2024.
He had one appearance each with both Boston and Arizona in 2024.

In 2025, Jacques faced challenges, recording a 6.02 ERA over 52 1/3 innings in Triple-A with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners. His performance metrics reveal that he is a groundball specialist, achieving a 61.7% groundball rate at the major league level.

Striking Out and Facing Challenges

Throughout his minor league career, Jacques has been improving his strikeout rate, which currently stands at 22.3% over 218 1/3 innings pitched in Triple-A. However, he has dealt with significant platoon splits, allowing left-handed hitters an OPS of .768 while right-handed hitters posted a higher OPS of .885 against him in 2025.

Mets’ Continuous Roster Adjustments

This season, the Mets utilized 46 different pitchers, largely due to injuries and a strategy focused on actively acquiring new arms. Signing Jacques is part of the Mets’ approach to solidifying their bullpen as they prepare for the upcoming season.