Underused NY Mets player with 2.16 ERA settles on minor league deal with new club

There might not have been a better minor league signing for the New York Mets last year than the one that awarded them with a 2.16 ERA performance. Needless to say, a player’s ERA doesn’t tell their full story, but the way Chris Devenski went from the majors to minors regularly (and with his approval) gave the Mets a regular bullpen piece they could rely on.

It was a year where the Mets set a MLB record for most pitchers used. Devenski was one of many and 4 runs allowed across 16.2 innings with a 0.90 WHIP suggest he should have been used much more than he was.

The 34-year-old veteran won’t be coming back to the Mets. Underused throughout 2025, he’s going to the Pittsburgh Pirates on yet another minor league pact.

Something tells me we haven’t seen the last of Chris Devenski in the majors

Devenski had to rebuild his stock after a poor 2024 season. As a member of the Tampa Bay Rays, Devenski failed to become a reclamation project. He logged 26.2 innings and had a despicable 6.75 ERa. He got absolutely hammered with 9 home runs allowed.

Devenski was far luckier with the long ball as a member of the Mets. Tagged for one longball in a 7-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, Devenski only made two more appearances after that late July game.

While it may seem like Devenski was on the Mets for longer periods of time, the bulk of his games were in July. He had one appearance in April, one in May, two in June, seven in July, one in August, and one more in September. The Mets never seemed to have much faith he could get the job done even though he continually did.

Two of his four runs allowed came in his first appearance. Thereafter, Devenski was a relied upon veteran presence around once a month. Landing with the Pirates should give him an opportunity to possibly stick around a major league roster for a little longer. They’ll appreciate a cheap pitcher performing well for the duration of the season. Just don't expect any sort of financial incentive. Ownership hasn't changed.