Mets Re-Sign Drew Smith

The Mets have re-signed right-handed reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Tim Healey of Newsday reported that in 2025, Smith will earn $1 million, and the club option, if picked up, will be worth $2 million for the 2026 season.

Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in July and will likely miss the 2025 season. The right-hander was solid this past season, posting a 3.06 ERA over 19 appearances and striking out 29.1% of the batters he faced. Walks have been a problem for Smith, as he posted an 11.4% walk rate in 2024, but the Mets will pay him to rehab this season and hopefully address this issue when he is throwing at 100% again.

Smith, 31, is reclaiming the title of the longest-tenured Mets pitcher. He’s been with the organization since 2017 and made his big league debut in 2018. He was acquired by New York in the deal that sent Lucas Duda to the Rays.

This is a low-risk deal by the Mets brass to bring back Smith for him to potential arm in the 2026 bullpen.

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