Mets Sign Minor League Deal with Former Athletics, Nationals Pitcher

31-year-old right-hander Bryce Conley joins Mets on minor league contract

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The New York Mets have signed free agent pitcher Bryce Conley to a minor league deal. Conley, a 31-year-old right-hander, has spent his entire professional career in the minors after being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2017. He has a career 4.53 ERA across 160 minor league games, including 76 starts, with the Athletics and Washington Nationals organizations.

Why it matters

The Mets are looking to add pitching depth to their minor league system as they aim to build a World Series contender. Conley provides experienced bullpen and spot-start options, though he is unlikely to factor into the Mets' major league plans this season.

The details

Conley, a 6-foot-3 right-hander, made 22 starts in 2025, posting a 5.01 ERA with 107 strikeouts and 43 walks in 118.2 innings pitched. He spent time at the Double-A level, making eight starts, including one complete game loss. The Mets are signing Conley to a minor league deal, providing him an opportunity to compete for a spot in their system and potentially work his way up to the majors.

  • Conley was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 22nd round (651st overall) in 2017.
  • In 2025, Conley made 22 starts across the minor leagues.

The players

Bryce Conley

A 31-year-old right-handed pitcher who has spent his entire professional career in the minor leagues after being drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2017.

New York Mets

A Major League Baseball team based in New York City that is looking to add pitching depth to their minor league system as they aim to build a World Series contender.

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The takeaway

The Mets' signing of Bryce Conley to a minor league deal is a low-risk move to add experienced pitching depth to their system, though he is unlikely to factor into their major league plans this season. Conley will look to prove himself in the minors and potentially work his way up to the big leagues.