The Mets have added another optionable, interesting arm to their bullpen mix.
David Stearns’ front office has signed former Astros reliever Andre Scrubb to a minor league deal, a source confirmed Saturday.
Scrubb, a 28-year-old righty, was excellent with Houston in his debut season of 2020, when he led his bullpen in innings (23 ²/₃) with a 1.90 ERA.
He last pitched in the majors in 2021, when injuries began.
A shoulder strain limited him to 19 ²/₃ innings in ’21, and he missed the majority of ’22 due to injury.
The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Scrubb has bounced around since and has pitched well in the Puerto Rico Winter League, holding a 1.35 ERA in 13 innings.
Scrubb, who has two more minor league options remaining, will join a group of bullpen hopefuls for a team that will need emergencies.
Edwin Diaz and Brooks Raley are the only certainties for the Mets’ pen, which will need to be rebuilt.
Reliever Andre Scrubb signed a minor league deal with the Mets. Getty ImagesStearns has brought in several more possibilities with major league experience — including Austin Adams, Kyle Crick and Cole Sulser.
It is not yet clear if Scrubb will receive an invite to major league spring training. MLB.com first reported the signing.






