The Mets signed left-hander Joe Jacques to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation, marking a homecoming for the New Jersey-born pitcher who has MLB experience with Boston and Arizona. Jacques, a groundball specialist with a history of platoon splits, has bounced around several organizations and is expected to compete for a bullpen spot as the Mets evaluate their pitching options.
The Seattle Mariners claimed pitcher José Castillo off waivers from the Mets and designated Joe Jacques for assignment to open a roster spot, with Castillo expected to join the team despite limited MLB success and Jacques being moved due to options and control considerations.
The Seattle Mariners have called up left-hander Joe Jacques and optioned Emerson Hancock, with Jacques joining the team as a potential second lefty in the bullpen. Jacques, who was acquired from the Dodgers in a trade involving Will Klein, has shown solid ground ball rates and strikeout numbers in the minors, despite a high ERA this season. The team may use him flexibly, possibly shuttling him between the majors and minors, depending on roster needs and potential trades.
