Mets Sign Catcher Jakson Reetz to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets have announced the signing of catcher Jakson Reetz to a minor league contract, with an invitation to major league spring training. Reetz, a client of Warner Sports Management, brings his experience and versatility to the Mets organization as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Reetz, 28, spent the 2024 season within the San Francisco Giants organization. Although he only appeared in six major league games, hitting a home run in 15 plate appearances, he spent most of the season at Triple-A Sacramento. This marked his second consecutive year with the Giants' top affiliate, where he posted a respectable .254/.368/.431 slash line, including five home runs and 20 doubles in 58 games (235 plate appearances).

Originally a third-round pick by the Washington Nationals in 2014, Reetz once ranked among the Nationals' top 10-20 prospects. However, his career has since evolved into that of a journeyman. Over the past four years, he has played for the Nationals, Kansas City Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, and now the Mets. Notably, in 2022, Reetz hit 22 home runs in just 63 games for the Brewers' Double-A affiliate, showcasing his potential power. However, his overall performance in Triple-A has been more modest, with a .241/.338/.467 slash line over parts of four seasons.

Currently, the Mets have Francisco Alvarez and non-tender candidate Luis Torrens at the top of their catching depth chart. Additionally, former first-round pick Kevin Parada, drafted 11th overall out of Georgia Tech in 2022, has struggled to show significant offensive production above the High-A level. Parada spent the 2024 season in Double-A, where he hit .214/.304/.359 in 114 games, a slight improvement over his .185/.250/.389 line in 60 plate appearances at the same level in late 2023.

​Reetz's signing provides the Mets with additional depth and options behind the plate as they approach the 2025 season. With spring training on the horizon, Reetz will look to make an impression and potentially earn a spot on the major league roster.