Mets Sign RHP Dylan Covey to Major League Deal

The offseason is officially here for Major League Baseball, and the offseason transactions are starting to come in, including the New York Mets. On Thursday, they announced they signed right-handed pitcher Dylan Covey to a one-year major league contract.

The 33-year-old righty split the 2023 season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. He was 1-3 with a 3.77 ERA in 29 games and 43 innings pitched. He had 30 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.51.

He missed most of the 2024 season with a shoulder strain. He began rehab in late July and had a 2.66 ERA in 20 1/3 minor league innings, all with the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He split those appearances between Clearwater, Reading and Lehigh Valley. During his minor league appearances, he threw a mixture of sinkers (46%), cutters (22%), splitters (19%), and sliders (13%). His fastball velocity was up to 97 mph.

Prior to playing with the Dodgers and Phillies, Covey also spent time in the American League with the Red Sox and White Sox.

Overall, his career record is 7-32 with a 6.18 ERA in 100 games and 307 1/3 innings pitched.

The Mets recently signed right-hander Chris Devenski to a minor league deal.

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