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Diekman was a non-roster invitee but Pilar was a Rule 5 draftee, so this is pretty important The Atlanta Braves continued to clarify their relief pitching situation by making a couple of moves here on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Braves release Jake Diekman

The Braves have released veteran left-handed reliever Jake Diekman, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’d been in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring but was reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 12

Former Mets reliever signs NRI with NL East rival

As the New York Mets prepare to officially start Spring Training on Wednesday, a couple of former teammates are battling for a spot with an NL East rival.

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 12

Atlanta signs Jake Diekman, expanded broadcast, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The day has finally arrived, and pitchers and catchers are having their first workout of 2025. Beforehand, the Atlanta Braves reportedly added another reliever to the mix, after signing Jake Diekman to a minor league deal.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Braves add cheap rotation depth with several signings

The Braves have added three more pitchers to their list of non-roster invitees.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 3

Mets release LHP Jake Diekman

Designated for assignment on Monday, left-handed reliever Jake Diekman officially was released by the New York Mets on Saturday. Diekman, 37, was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA in 43 appearances for the Mets, struggling the last two months after posting solid numbers in April and May.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 3

Garrett Starts Rehab, Diekman Released

Reed Garrett has joined the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for a rehab assignment. Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 10, marking a significant loss to a then-already depleted Mets bullpen.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 3

New York Mets Cut Ties With Free Agent Bust Reliever

It's safe to say that this offseason move didn't work out for the New York Mets. On Saturday, the team announced that they officially released left-handed relief pitcher Jake Diekman.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 29

Report: Mets Expressing Interest In Closer Tanner Scott

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away the New York Mets search for bullpen help continues. Earlier today, the team announced that left-handed reliever Jake Diekman has been designated for assignment, and they’ve recalled lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / July 29

Mets designate veteran relief pitcher for assignment

The New York Mets have turned their campaign around and are firmly in playoff contention as just days before the trade deadline; the blue and orange sit at 55-50 and in the final Wild Card spot.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / July 29

New York Mets DFA Free Agent Bust Reliever With Vesting Option Approaching

This was a free agent signing that did not work out. On Monday, with the July 30 trade deadline rapidly approaching, the New York Mets designated left-handed relief pitcher Jake Diekman for assignment.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Mets designate veteran left-hander for assignment

In 32 innings for the Mets, he has punched out nearly 28% of batters faced, though his longstanding control issues persisted.

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 24

Bullpen Brilliant in the Bronx

Phew! The Mets bullpen passed the baton from Alex Young to Dedniel Núñez to Phil Maton to Jake Diekman to survive a 3-2 thriller before 47,453 stunned onlookers Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 5

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / February 6, 2024

Mets sign veteran LHP Jake Diekman to 1-year deal

Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman signed a one-year deal with the New Yok Mets on Tuesday with a club option for 2025. "Jake has a proven track record and has shown the ability to get batters out of from both sides of the plate," Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said.