3 more NY Mets minor league free agents who could follow Craig Kimbrel, Tommy Pham

Will there ever be another Jose Iglesias? Surely the New York Mets will run into another fantastic minor league signing once more even if it takes another decade. This year, two of their biggest additions with no guaranteed major league agreement were Craig Kimbrel and Tommy Pham.

Both were recently recalled from brief minor league stints. Kimbrel replaced Richard Lovelady. Pham was recalled in exchange for Ronny Mauricio whose playing time was scarce.

That’s not the end of the minor league signings who could become breakout hits in the majors. These three others could end up as a solution later on this season.

Three Mets minor league signings we’re waiting on to have a major league impact

1) Adbert Alzolay

Until the Mets actually started adding to their bullpen significantly this offseason, Adbert Alzolay looked like an arm who could make the Opening Day roster. The Mets made it known pretty early he wouldn’t as the Tommy John surgery recovery process had them pushing him into a more careful return to the majors. Currently on the IL for the Syracuse Mets, it’s probably going to take a while before the Mets pull this trigger. They already paid him in 2025 to rehab (not that it wasn’t more than pocket change to Steve Cohen). A pitcher with upside, he’ll be one to follow closely in the minors.

2) Mike Tauchman

Languishing on the IL at the moment as well, Mike Tauchman is the obvious outfield depth piece the Mets could use. If the Mets had him available right now, we might not see Jared Young out there as often as we have. Carson Benge might’ve even been demoted. His late spring training injury sidelined the OBP machine just ahead of what should have been a guaranteed Opening Day roster spot. For him, the presence of Pham makes things complicated. Moreover, MJ Melendez playing well could make the Mets reconsider how many at-bats they expect out of Tauchman. If he’s meant to have a significant role on the Mets at any point this year, it will require good timing from when he returns from injury with the need on the MLB roster.

3) Luke Jackson

A more recent free agent signing of the Mets, Luke Jackson is coming off of a 4.06 ERA season with three different teams. Often a ground ball pitcher, he’s an obvious alternative to Luis Garcia whom the Mets have already pulled the plug on. There’s less financial risk with Jackson as his deal was only a minor league one. He’ll need to be pretty awful for the Mets to never turn to him. Based on the handling of the bullpen last year and guaranteed injuries they’ll have this year, Jackson should get, at minimum, a handful of chances before re-hitting the waiver wire. If he’s just competent, there could be room to stick.

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