Drew Smith has been re-signed by the New York Mets on a $1 million, one-year contract. The right-handed pitcher has been recovering from the 2nd Tommy John surgery. Smith took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the team. The Mets also finalized a $54 million deal for first baseman Pete Alonso. The deal signals the team’s commitment to building a competitive roster, even as they are dealing with the injuries to the key pitchers, including Christian Scott, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his second Tommy John operation. While both Scott and Smith are expected to miss some significant time, the re-signing of Smith by the Mets speaks volumes about their confidence in his ability to bounce back. As for Smith, he remains focused on recovery, with one thing clear— he is more than ready to don the blue and the orange again. The 31-year-old pitcher battled injuries all throughout his career. In the last season, with 19 appearances, posting a solid 3.06 ERA, before the elbow surgery in July, he performed well. While he is expected to missing out, if not all, of the upcoming season, the Mets are keeping the faith in Smith’s recovery. They are setting up for his potential return in 2026.
