The New York Mets have signed a pitcher out of retirement.
It wasn't a particularly long retirement, but it's still a fascinating development in this MLB offseason.
The Athletic's Will Sammon has reported the news as a two-year signing for the left-handed pitcher Trey McGough.
McGough abruptly announced his retirement from professional baseball in May 2025 after allowing 15 earned runs across 15 innings with 15 walks at Triple-A Charlotte to begin the campaign.
Apparently, he didn't want to be done.
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The Mets likely recognize McGough as having a solid track record prior to his rough start to the 2025 season.
In the 2024 season, split between Double-A Bowie, Triple-A Norfolk and Triple-A Charlotte, McGough totaled a 1.92 ERA with 88 strikeouts in 81.2 innings pitched. He walked 29 guys in that season, a much more manageable rate.
McGough is a 6-foot-3 lefty originally from Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 24th round of the 2019 MLB Draft out of Mount St. Mary's University.
McGough has not yet made his MLB debut, but he has a career 3.21 ERA in the minor leagues split across 76 relief appearances and 30 games started.
He's certainly a low-risk chance for the Mets to take, and clearly they like him a decent amount to give him a two-year contract.
It could be a cool comeback story if McGough pitches for New York at some point this season.
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