The New York Mets have brought back veteran right-handed reliever Chris Devenski, signing the 11-year MLB veteran to a minor-league contract during their series against the Atlanta Braves.
Devenski, 35, is no stranger to the organization, having previously pitched for New York during the 2025 season.
He originally joined the Mets on a minor-league deal in October 2024 before earning a promotion to the big-league roster in April 2025.
Devenski’s return gives the Mets another experienced arm as they continue to manage their bullpen during the stretch run.
The right-hander has accumulated more than a decade of MLB experience and was an important part of the Houston Astros’ 2017 World Series championship team.
He also earned an All-Star selection earlier in his career, making him a veteran presence who can provide depth while the Mets evaluate their pitching options.
Most recently, Devenski had been with the Pittsburgh Pirates after signing a minor-league contract with them in January 2026.
His 2026 season with Pittsburgh ultimately led to another opportunity in New York.
The Pirates selected his contract in April after he began the year in Triple-A Indianapolis, but Devenski later moved on from the organization and became available again.
MLB.com’s transaction log now lists him as assigned to the Syracuse Mets, confirming that his latest return begins in the minor leagues rather than immediately placing him on New York’s active roster.
For the Mets, the move is a low-risk addition with potentially meaningful upside.
Devenski already knows the organization and has previously shown that he can contribute at the Major League level, including a strong stretch with New York in 2025.
His experience could become especially valuable if the Mets need another reliever later in the season, and his assignment to Syracuse gives the club an opportunity to evaluate him before deciding whether another call-up is warranted.
The reunion also comes at an important point in the season, with New York battling through its Braves series and looking for every possible source of pitching depth.
