May 13, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (71) during the tenth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Mets place Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers in surprise move

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By John Sparaco | Last updated Mar 4, 2025 8:00 PM ET

After four seasons with the New York Mets organization, right-handed reliever Sean Reid-Foley could be on the move.

On Tuesday evening, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reported that the Mets placed Reid-Foley on outright waivers. He added that it is a step toward removing him from the 40-man roster, but it leaves him exposed to a claim from another team.

The Mets have placed right-hander Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers, according to sources. It's a step toward removing him from the 40-man roster, but it leaves him exposed to a claim from another team.

Reid-Foley missed much of last season due to shoulder issues.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 4, 2025

Reid-Foley, 29, was effective in 23 appearances last season, posting a 1.66 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a 10.4 K/9 rate over 21.2 innings. However, he missed Opening Day due to a right shoulder impingement, which resurfaced in June and cost him the entire second half of the season.

The right-hander threw his 95-mph four-seamer 67.8% of the time in 2024, according to Statcast, and opponents hit just .149 against the pitch. He also mixed in a changeup and a slider.

While Reid-Foley has appeared in each of the past seven major league seasons, health issues have prevented him from taking on a hefty workload. He has not exceeded 30 innings since 2019 with the Toronto Blue Jays and underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery in May 2022.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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