Mets sign 10-year veteran José Ureña to minor league deal to help starting rotation

Sep 1, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Urena (54) pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mets sign 10-year veteran José Ureña to minor league deal to help starting rotation

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI | By Jake Brown | Last updated Feb 27, 2025 10:13 AM ET

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With a couple of early injuries in spring training to the Mets starting rotation, help is on the way.

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets have signed right-handed pitcher José Ureña to a minor league deal. The 10-year MLB veteran is already in the clubhouse on Thursday morning.

The Mets have agreed to terms with right-hander Jose Ureña on a minor league contract. He'll become the 70th player in big league camp once he passes his physical.

The 10-year veteran had a 3.80 ERA in a swingman role for the Rangers last year.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 27, 2025

Ureña made all the sense in the world for the Mets to add in the fold. Due to being signed to a minor league deal, he costs them very little. Last season with the Texas Rangers, the right-hander was a versatile swingman, logging a 3.80 ERA in nine starts and 24 bullpen appearances.

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