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Mets Claim Two Pitchers Off Waivers Amid Flurry of Roster Moves
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The New York Mets wasted little time adding pitching depth as Major League Baseball's offseason got underway Monday.
New York claimed right-handed pitchers Jack Anderson from the Minnesota Twins and Pierson Ohl from the Colorado Rockies, while also signing infielder Christian Cairo to a one-year contract.
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The moves were part of a larger roster reshuffling as the Mets began preparing for the 2027 season.
Anderson, 27, made his major league debut in 2026, appearing in seven games between the Boston Red Sox and Twins.
He pitched 12 1/3 innings, striking out 12 batters and walking three while allowing 10 hits.
According to Amazin' Avenue , Anderson also worked as both a starter and reliever in the minor leagues this season, making 16 starts and 12 relief appearances.
Ohl, 27, provides another potential pitching option, although his immediate availability remains uncertain.
The right-hander missed the entire 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in February.
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He made his major league debut with Minnesota in 2025, posting a 5.10 ERA with 27 strikeouts across 30 innings.
The Twins traded Ohl to Colorado in January alongside infielder Edouard Julien.
New York also brought back Cairo, 25, on a one-year contract after he joined the organization late in the 2026 season.
The versatile infielder has experience at second base, third base and shortstop, giving the Mets another potential depth option.
The additions followed the Mets' recent decision to claim former Angels prospect Kyren Paris , another move aimed at improving organizational depth.
Monday's activity also addressed the 40-man roster decisions facing New York as players returned from the injured list.
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First baseman Eric Wagaman elected free agency rather than accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Syracuse.
Pitchers Philip Abner and Cameron Weston were claimed off waivers by other organizations, while outfielder Cristian Pache accepted his assignment to Syracuse.
The Mets additionally reinstated pitchers Tylor Megill and Reed Garrett, along with infielder Jorge Polanco, from the 60-day injured list.
Megill and Garrett missed the 2026 season while recovering from elbow surgeries.
Although neither Anderson nor Ohl represents a major offseason acquisition, both offer potential pitching depth for an organization looking to strengthen its roster.
For now, New York is addressing smaller needs while preparing for potentially more significant moves in the weeks ahead.
