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One former member of the Boston Red Sox is calling it a career. Former Red Sox flamethrower Jake Diekman announced on Friday that he's hanging up his cleats

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 24

Former New York Mets reliever announces retirement

A member of the 2024 New York Mets bullpen is calling it a career. On Friday evening, left-handed reliever Jake Diekman announced his retirement after 13 seasons in MLB.

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Athletics News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 24

Former Phillies Star Reliever Announces Retirement from Major Leagues

Jake Diekman, who broke in with the Philadelphia Phillies as a reliever and played 13 Major League seasons, announced his retirement on Friday. The 38-year-old Diekman is a native of Wymore, Neb., was selected in the 30th round by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007 out of Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kan.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 23

Phillies React to Major Retirement Announcement on Friday

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 23

Longtime reliever Jake Diekman announces retirement

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / March 19

Braves release Jake Diekman and send Anderson Pilar back to Marlins

Diekman was a non-roster invitee but Pilar was a Rule 5 draftee, so this is pretty important The Atlanta Braves continued to clarify their relief pitching situation by making a couple of moves here on Wednesday afternoon.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Braves release Jake Diekman

The Braves have released veteran left-handed reliever Jake Diekman, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. He’d been in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring but was reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / February 12

Former Mets reliever signs NRI with NL East rival

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Atlanta Braves News / Talking Chop / February 12

Atlanta signs Jake Diekman, expanded broadcast, and more

Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday. The day has finally arrived, and pitchers and catchers are having their first workout of 2025. Beforehand, the Atlanta Braves reportedly added another reliever to the mix, after signing Jake Diekman to a minor league deal.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11

Braves add cheap rotation depth with several signings

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 3, 2024

Mets release LHP Jake Diekman

Designated for assignment on Monday, left-handed reliever Jake Diekman officially was released by the New York Mets on Saturday. Diekman, 37, was 2-3 with a 5.63 ERA in 43 appearances for the Mets, struggling the last two months after posting solid numbers in April and May.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / August 3, 2024

Garrett Starts Rehab, Diekman Released

Reed Garrett has joined the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for a rehab assignment. Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 10, marking a significant loss to a then-already depleted Mets bullpen.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 3, 2024

New York Mets Cut Ties With Free Agent Bust Reliever

It's safe to say that this offseason move didn't work out for the New York Mets. On Saturday, the team announced that they officially released left-handed relief pitcher Jake Diekman.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / July 29, 2024

Report: Mets Expressing Interest In Closer Tanner Scott

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away the New York Mets search for bullpen help continues. Earlier today, the team announced that left-handed reliever Jake Diekman has been designated for assignment, and they’ve recalled lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29, 2024

Mets make Jake Diekman move amid pursuit of bullpen help

The New York Mets are slowly but surely creeping into the National League playoff picture. They are making some moves to upgrade ahead of the trade deadline.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 5, 2024

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / February 6, 2024

Mets sign veteran LHP Jake Diekman to 1-year deal

Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman signed a one-year deal with the New Yok Mets on Tuesday with a club option for 2025. "Jake has a proven track record and has shown the ability to get batters out of from both sides of the plate," Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 1, 2024