NEW YORK (AP) — Jerry Blevins, a left-handed reliever who split the bulk of his career between the Oakland Athletics and New York Mets, announced his retirement after 13 big league seasons Tuesday night.
The 37-year-old last pitched in the majors for Atlanta in 2019. He had been working at the Mets' alternate training site in Brooklyn after failing to land a bullpen spot out of spring training.
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Blevins was a 17th-round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2004 and debuted in the majors with Oakland in 2007. He was with the A's through 2013, compiling a 3.30 ERA. After struggling in 2014 with Washington, he ended up with the Mets, where he had two of his best seasons in 2016 and '17.
He finishes his career 30-13 with a 3.54 ERA and seven saves in 609 games.
Engaging and funny on social media and in person, Blevins was a fan favorite in Queens.
“I’ll see you guys at Citi Field tomorrow,”
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