New York Mets release Joe Jacques after minor league season

The New York Mets released pitcher Joe Jacques on September 9, concluding his tenure with the organization. Jacques joined the Mets system on a minor league deal last year with an invitation to Spring Training, but he never earned a promotion to the major league roster. His season was disrupted by an injury that limited his availability, though he eventually completed a rehab assignment in Brooklyn. Across his time in the minors, Jacques posted a 5.92 ERA while working out of the Syracuse Triple-A bullpen. The 31-year-old lefty previously spent time with the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Seattle Mariners organizations. He is now a free agent seeking a new opportunity to continue his professional career.

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