- Oct 16, 2026
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The Mets traded left-handed reliever Brooks Raley to the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2026 midseason deadline, acquiring prospects John Spikerman and Luke Gabrysh in return.
Raley, 38, had served as a seventh-inning setup man under managers Carlos Mendoza and Andy Green. Through 41.1 innings with the Mets, he posted a 2.45 ERA and 2.37 xERA, though his strikeout-minus-walk rate of 15.0 percent ranked 75th among relievers. His slider rated as a plus pitch, while other offerings were described as effectively below average.
Following the trade, Raley struggled significantly with Philadelphia, recording a 7.94 ERA across 11.1 innings. He was subsequently left off the Phillies Wild Card postseason roster.
Spikerman profiles as a speed and on-base oriented fourth outfield prospect whose exit velocity had increased prior to the trade. Gabrysh possesses what evaluators consider the best slider in the minor leagues by Stuff+ metrics, with his overall arsenal ranking among the top ten in MiLB despite a less significant minor league ERA.
On Raley's sharp decline after changing teams, a team representative offered a brief assessment: "That's baseball, Susan."
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).