Mets release Jared Oliva after brief stint with team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The New York Mets released outfielder Jared Oliva on July 9 after he never appeared in a game for the team. Acquired off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, Oliva was optioned to Triple-A but played only four games in the Mets system. The 26-year-old has a three-year MLB background with limited production, struggling to hit.143 in seven games with San Francisco before his transfer. The Mets are currently seeking to turn their performance around as they face potential sweeps by the Boston Red Sox.
- •Mets DFA Jared Oliva on July 9 after brief time with team
- •Oliva acquired from Giants but never appeared in MLB games
- •Team currently 40-56, facing Red Sox in series
- •Mets selected college pitcher Carson Wiggins in 2026 MLB Draft
- •Freddy Peralta expresses frustration after poor performance against Red Sox
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Release Recently Acquired 3-Year MLB Veteran During Red Sox Series
"The New York Mets have officially released a three-year MLB veteran.New York claimed outfielder Jared Oliva off waivers from the San Francisco Giants at the end of June and optioned him to Triple-A. However, he never appeared in a game for New York, and the Mets DFA’d him on July 9. On Saturday, he was […] The post Mets Release Recently Acquired 3-Year MLB Veteran During Red Sox Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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