The Mets have reportedly added another reliever into the mix, acquiring left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson from the White Sox for cash considerations. Chicago had designated Hudson for assignment back on February 4. To make room on the 40-man roster, the club transferred Reed Garett to the 60-day IL.
Hudson was drafted by the Cubs in the third round of the 2015 MLB Draft but never appeared in the majors for the club, instead electing for free agency after the 2022 season. He signed with the Dodgers
and went on to make six appearances for Los Angeles in 2023 and allowed seven earned runs over 8 2/3 innings. He was traded to the Brewers, where he had his best season in 2024. In his lone full season in Milwaukee, he posted a 1.73 ERA and a 3.60 FIP with 62 strikeouts over 62 1/3 innings, finishing the year with a 2.5 bWAR. He returned in 2025 but was far less effective, posting a 4.35 ERA (five earned runs over 10 1/3 innings) before getting designated for assignment in July. He was picked up by the White Sox, where he allowed three earned runs over 4 2/3 innings.
Hudson will look to earn a spot in a bullpen that has no shortage of names competing for the chance to make the Opening Day roster. Hudson’s acquisition is especially noteworthy following the announcement by David Stearns that A.J. Minter is expected to return from his injury in early May. That could offer Hudson an opening to snag a spot this spring, as the only other definite lefty in the pen is Brooks Raley.
