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Mets Strengthen Bullpen: Sign Phillies Righty Reliever to One-Year Contract

Benjamin Sue October 31, 2024

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Dylan Covey #54 of the Philadelphia Phillies

The New York Mets aren’t hesitating this offseason, already making moves to strengthen their bullpen just one day after the World Series concluded. In a quick start to what’s expected to be a busy winter, the Mets inked a one-year Major League contract with right-hander Dylan Covey, a 33-year-old veteran coming off an impressive minor league season with the Phillies organization.

Covey, previously a minor league free agent, was exempt from MLB’s “quiet period,” which bars negotiations with free agents for a short time post-World Series. Having originally been drafted in the fourth round by the White Sox, Covey’s early career was sidetracked by injuries to his shoulder and back. After a stint in the Chinese Professional Baseball League, he returned stateside, where he transitioned into a reliever role and showcased his ability to dial up his slider to 97 mph.

The Mets are hopeful Covey will bring that same heat and versatility to a bullpen in need of fresh arms. The Mets recently also added reliever Chris Devenski on a minor league deal, though the team has yet to officially announce the signing. Alongside Covey, Devenski adds to the Mets’ strategy of mixing experienced relievers with younger talent, setting up an intriguing spring competition for bullpen spots.

In 2023, Covey posted a 2.66 ERA across three minor league levels, proving his recovery and effectiveness post-injury. With his high-velocity slider, cutter, and splitter mix, Covey offers a unique weapon for New York’s bullpen. He joins closer Edwin Díaz as one of the few relievers on a guaranteed contract heading into 2025, with the team also preparing to make a decision on Phil Maton’s $7.75 million option.

The Mets’ bullpen overhaul won’t end with Covey’s signing; fans can expect several more additions through trades, major league contracts, and waiver claims. On the current roster, names like Huascar Brazobán, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Núñez, Eric Orze, Danny Young, and Tyler Zuber will also compete for roles, each bringing a potential fit for manager Buck Showalter’s bullpen configuration.

After a year in which pitching depth was a glaring issue, the Mets are setting a deliberate course to make sure their bullpen starts 2025 with firepower and flexibility.

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