Back in 2024, Reed Garrett was one of the most inspirational stories for the New York Mets. After pitching for two seasons in Japan and being cut by the Orioles in 2023, he became one of the go-to arms out of the pen. In 57 1/3 innings, he had an ERA of 3.77 with 83 strikeouts, 30 walks, 1.319 WHIP, and an ERA+ of 105. He also pitched brilliantly in the Wild Card and Divisional rounds, not allowing a run in three and 2/3 innings.
Although Garrett was expected to be a big part of the Mets' bullpen in 2025, things have not gone the way David Stearns and company had hoped.