Brooks Raley’s Unexpected Decision to Stay in Queens: What It Means for the Team’s Future
Beyond the numbers, there’s a layer of intrigue to Raley’s story: a subtle yet firm stance taken during his Rays tenure, when he was among a handful who opted out of donning LGBTQIA+ Pride-themed gear — a decision he left unspoken about but that added a complex texture to his profile. As the Mets gear up for another season, keep an eye on this seasoned southpaw navigating both the game and its wider narratives.
The Mets used a tremendous amount of pitchers in 2025; if you count position players, 46 pitchers tossed off the mount last year for the Mets. 29 pitchers pitched in relief for the Mets last season, and of all that pitched in at least five games, only seven are still in the organization and/or aren’t out for the entirety of 2026 with injuries: Huascar Brazobán, A.J. Minter, Brandon Waddell, Justin Hagenman, Richard Lovelady, Kevin Herget, and Brooks Raley.
Of all of those pitchers, Raley is the one that is probably easiest to project going into 2026. He’s been a very good left-handed reliever for some time now, coming back from Korea in the 2020 season, but really coming into his own in 2022 as a member of the Rays. After a trade to the Mets before the 2023 season, Raley has established himself as the Mets’ preeminent lefty when healthy. In ‘23, he appeared in 66 games with a 2.80 ERA. He got hurt in 2024 and missed most of the season, but started the year with seven scoreless innings before getting hurt.
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