Brooks Raley: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Brooks Raley News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

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New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Former Mets Pitching Standout Attempting to Resume Career

Veteran MLB relief pitcher and ex-New York Mets standout Brooks Raley could be coming to a bullpen near you. The Athletic’s Will Sammon reported on Friday that the 36-year-old Raley threw a bullpen session with “at least” 12 teams attending.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Brooks Raley makes big step in attempt to return to MLB

Free agent reliever Brooks Raley threw a bullpen session for scouts in Texas on Friday.

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Former Mets reliever holds bullpen session for MLB scouts

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 7

Should the New York Mets bring in another veteran reliever?

Opening Day is just 20 days away and there are still some proven relief arms remaining on the free agent market who could fit with the New York Mets. The first two names that come to mind are familiar faces in David Robertson and Brooks Raley.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 8

Should Mets Reunite With Impact Lefty Reliever?

Left-handed reliever Brooks Raley was a crucial part of the New York Mets' bullpen equation during the 2023 season. He produced a 2.80 ERA and 61 strikeouts in 54.2 innings and had the highest strikeout rate (35.2%) and WHIP (0.93) out of the 10 southpaw relievers who faced at least 300 left-handed batters from 2020 through April 2024.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / January 14

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Brooks Raley

The Bombers need to fill the left-handed vacuum in the bullpen. It sounds crazy to say this two weeks into January but the Yankees still do not have a left-handed reliever on the 40-man roster.

New York Mets News / Cubs Insider / January 13

Former Cub Brooks Raley Drawing Interest from Old Club as Tommy John Rehab Continues

Aging lefty with sub-90 mph velocity? Check. Recovering from Tommy John elbow reconstruction? Check. Former prospect who found greater success after leaving?

MLB News / New York Mets on SI / January 12

Former Mets Hurler Targeted by Yankees in Free Agency

It appears likely that the New York Mets will be adding a reliever or two before this offseason is over. They aren't the only New York team who is looking for additional bullpen pieces, as the cross-town rival Yankees don't have a single left-handed reliever on their roster and are surely keen to change that.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11

Cubs, Yankees among teams interested in Brooks Raley

Left-hander Brooks Raley is drawing interest from clubs as he continues rehabbing from Tommy John surgery over the summer.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / January 11

Yankees have checked in on rehabbing free agent reliever

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are showing interest in LHP Brooks Raley, a reliever who is currently rehabbing from Tommy John Surgery.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Mets hire Desi Druschel as assistant pitching coach

The Mets have hired Desi Druschel as assistant pitching coach, per Andy Martino of SNY (X links). Druschel has had that same assistant pitching coach title with the Yankees for the past three years but will now move across to town to work for the Mets under pitching coach Jeremy Hefner.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / November 10

Four Cost-Friendly, Left-Handed Reliever, Free Agent Options

Lost in the shuffle of a terrific 2024 season was how large of a loss left-handed relief pitcher Brooks Raley was after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 24

Mets look to avenge series sweep from 2022

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / August 29

Mets’ breakout relief pitcher dealing with forearm tightness

The New York Mets bullpen has been hit hard by injuries all season. Between losing Brooks Raley and Grant Hartwig to season-ending injuries, while other vital contributors Edwin Díaz and Reed Garrett for significant periods, it has been a struggle for first-year manager Carlos Mendoza.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 22

Mets depth reliever undergoes knee surgery

The injury bug has bitten the New York Mets hard for the second season in a row. Ace of the staff, Kodai Senga, has yet to appear since suffering a shoulder strain during spring training.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21

Veteran Mets pitcher keen to continue career post-surgery

Veteran Mets reliever still keen to continue career following surgery

New York Mets reliever Brooks Raley isn't about to let Tommy John surgery dictate his MLB future.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 20

Mets' Rehabbing Veteran Reliever Addresses His Future Amid Tommy John Surgery

One of the New York Mets' most reliable bullpen arms underwent Tommy John Surgery last month, and with his 36th birthday approaching, the veteran reliever has a career decision to make.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / May 22

Mets star catcher is making progress toward returning from surgery.

A day after Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to the media that high-leverage reliever Brooks Raley would miss the rest of the season after needing to undergo season-ending elbow surgery, the first-year manager revealed more positive news before Wednesday’s matinee against the Cleveland Guardians.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

New York Mets Top Lefty Reliever To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

The news surrounding Brooks Raley continues getting worse for the New York Mets. The organization initially placed the reliever on the injured list in late April and expected him to miss just the minimum 15 games.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Mets reliever's time with team could be over after latest news

Mets reliever's time with team could be over after latest injury news

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / May 2

New York Mets Worry That Top Lefty Will Be Out For A While

The New York Mets have one of the strongest bullpens in the game. However, Brooks Raley might miss more time than initially anticipated due to his elbow injury.