The New York Mets announced on Friday that they re-signed Robert Stock.
It's a one-year deal for Stock, who had thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in March. He missed most of the season but ended up making eight appearances for the Mets late in the year. He made seven starts and posted a 5.93 ERA overall.
He ended the year back on the injured list because he was experiencing numbness in his fingers as his pitch count rose. Stock made his debut back in 2018, and has spent two seasons playing internationally.
In 2025, he made a return to the big leagues and spent most of the year in the minor leagues for the Boston Red Sox. In 19 games with Triple-A Worcester, he posted a 3.92 ERA. He made two appearances in the big leagues, but had a 10.13 ERA.
He showed flashes as a starter last season, but his best role may be as a long reliever in the bullpen. His overall numbers were not great last season, but he had two blow-up starts that really inflated his stats. On Aug. 8, he gave up eight earned runs in three innings. On Aug. 26, he gave up seven earned runs in four innings.
His other four starts in August were much better. He totaled 19 innings, allowing three earned runs in his other four starts in August.
Stock is not a flashy addition, but he could end up being a decent option for the Mets in the bullpen. He could also fill in as a starter if injuries pile up.