The Mets sign a deal between Zack Godley and the miners

The Mets signed right-handed Zack godley to a minor league contract, according to Michael Mayer of the Metsmerized site (Twitter link). Godley had initiated a minor league deal in the Indian organization, but was released by the team earlier this week after adopting an opt-out in the contract.

The signing somewhat represents a loop moment for Godley, who was initially a 50th round draft pick for the Mets in 2009, but he decided not to sign and instead attended the University of Tennessee (and was a 10th round pick for the Cubs in 2013). Best known for his time as a workaholic in the Diamondbacks’ rotation in 2017-18, Godley ran into injury issues and has since become a journeyman, starting with a move to Toronto after the Blue Jays had him. retired from the D’Backs roster in August 2019.

Since then, Godley has pitched for the Tigers, Red Sox, Brewers and Indians organizations, pitching 28 2/3 MLB innings with Boston in 2020, then just 3 1/3 innings for Milwaukee this year – out of those 32 executives. , Godley has a 9.00 ERA and a whopping 11 licensed home runs. At the AAA level this season, Godley has a more respectable 4.00 ERA over 54 innings combined with the top affiliates of the Brewers and Indians, but still allowed nine homers.

Godley is probably little more than a depth option for the Mets, although another call to the big leagues may not be out of the question given how New York still faces major absences. for injuries in his regular starting rotation. The return of Carlos Carrasco and the acquisition of Rich hill have stabilized things to some extent, but the Mets are still waiting Noah SyndergaardThe return of Tommy John rehab and ace Jacob of Gromthe return date is still pending.