The New York Mets acquired 31-year-old pitcher Matt Seelinger from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations on Monday, the team announced on X.
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— New York Mets (@Mets) July 6, 2026
Seelinger has yet to make his big league debut, but he was pitching well in Triple-A for the Tigers organization. He has a 3.89 ERA through 27 outings in Triple-A Toledo this year. He could be getting a spot on the 40-man roster, as Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported on Monday that he has an upward mobility clause in his contract.
Seelinger was originally drafted in 2017 by the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was born in Westbury, New York, and attended college not far from there at Farmingdale State. The Pirates traded him for shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria and cash in 2018. In 2019, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants, who then waived him in 2021.
After two seasons with the Phillies, he signed in the Atlantic League and posted a 0.87 ERA in 21 games for the Long Island Ducks. His success in the Atlantic League earned him a shot with the Tigers. Last year, he had a 2.74 ERA in 47 games across Double-A and Triple-A. Now, he is back in his home state.
The Mets' season looks like a lost cause. They have a 37-53 record entering play on Monday, and are 11 1/2 games out of a wild card spot in the National League. Pitching woes have plagued the Mets again this year, and Seelinger could finally get a shot to prove himself in the big leagues.