JAKE DIEKMAN NEWS

Snags win Monday Diekman (1-0) picked up the win Monday against Atlanta, allowing one run on zero hits and one walk in an inning of relief. He struck out one.

Impact After shutting down Atlanta in the seventh inning, the southpaw came back out for the eighth and walked Michael Harris before exiting, only to see Drew Smith eventually issue a bases-loaded walk that stuck Diekman with a run on his ledger. He still got credit for the win after the Mets had taken the lead for good in the top of the eighth. Diekman's 8.10 ERA on the season is a bit deceptive, as he has a 1.20 WHIP and 4:3 K:BB through 3.1 innings, and he's picked up two holds in his four appearances in addition to Monday's win.

APRIL 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

This Week in Mets: José Buttó opening eyes in spring training Plus notes on Pete Alonso's historically bad BABIP and the advice Jake Diekman received in Tampa Bay.

MARCH 18, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mets and LHP Jake Diekman finalize $4 million, 1-year contract that includes 2025 option

Jake Diekman and the New York Mets have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract that includes a club option

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Mets sign veteran LHP Jake Diekman to 1-year deal Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman signed a one-year deal with the New Yok Mets on Tuesday with a club option for 2025.”Jake has a proven tra...

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets agree to 1-year deals with relievers Shintaro Fujinami and Jake Diekman, AP sources say

The New York Mets have beefed up their bullpen with two significant moves, agreeing with free agent relievers Shintaro Fujinami and Jake Diekman on one-year contracts

FEBRUARY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Reports: Mets nearing deal with reliever Jake Diekman The New York Mets are nearing a deal with free agent reliever Jake Diekman, per multiple reports on Thursday.The 37-year-old left-hander has...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reports: Mets nearing deal with reliever Jake Diekman The New York Mets are nearing a deal with free agent reliever Jake Diekman, per multiple reports on Thursday.The 37-year-old left-hander has...

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets nearing deal with reliever Jake Diekman Diekman fits what the Mets were said to be looking for in their bullpen; he’s an affordable lefty veteran who has had success in the majors.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns from paternity leave Diekman was activated from the paternity leave list by the Rays on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Diekman missed the first three games of the series against the Blue Jays but is back for the finale. Ben Heller was optioned in a corresponding move.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Diekman was placed on the paternity list Monday.

Impact Diekman will be away from the team for up to three days while with his expanding family. Right-hander Zack Burdi was called up from Triple-A Durham to replace him on the major-league roster in the meantime.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rays sign veteran reliever Diekman, designate Anderson for assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays have signed left-handed reliever Jake Diekman to a major league contract and designated right-hander Chase Anderson for assignment

MAY 10, 2023 • Associated Press

Signs on with Tampa Bay Diekman signed a one-year contract with the Rays on Wednesday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact The deal had reportedly been imminent and has now been made official. Diekman will provide the Rays with another left-handed relief option in the wake of Garrett Cleavinger's (knee) season-ending injury. He had just a 7.94 ERA and 2.12 WHIP before being released by the White Sox, but we can't rule out the Rays working some magic with him.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Rays finalizing deal with LHP Jake Diekman The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal with veteran left-hander Jake Diekman in the wake of losing Garrett Cleavinger, ESPN reported Tuesd...

MAY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Signing with Rays Diekman and the Rays are finalizing a major-league contract Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After being released by the White Sox on Saturday, Diekman could quickly find a new home with Tampa Bay. The left-hander struggled to an abysmal 7.94 ERA and 2.12 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over 11.1 innings in 13 appearances with Chicago this season. Diekman has not officially signed with the Rays quite yet, but if he does finalize a deal, he'd help replace Garrett Cleavinger (knee) in the bullpen.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Released by White Sox Diekman was released by the White Sox on Saturday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Diekman owns a career 3.96 ERA over parts of 12 big-league seasons, but it's not clear that there's much left in his 36-year-old left arm. After posted a 4.99 ERA last season, he owns a 7.94 ERA in 11.1 frames this year, walking more batters (13) than he struck out (11).

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Diekman was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Tuesday.

Impact The White Sox needed to free up multiple 40-man roster spots as part of a slew of moves Tuesday. Diekman's tenure in Chicago went horribly, as he posted a 7.04 ERA over 39 appearances. The 36-year-old will look to catch on elsewhere after clearing waivers and might have to accept a minor-league contract at this point.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth, Padres beat White Sox 5-2, magic number at 1

Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer and Mike Clevinger was brilliant for six innings as the San Diego Padres beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 to reduce their magic numb...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Báez eggs on White Sox fans after hitting homer, Tigers win

Javier Báez egged on Chicago fans after hitting a home run and the Detroit Tigers won 7-2, pushing the White Sox closer to elimination in the AL Central

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Straw leads Guardians to 10-7 win over White Sox in 11

Myles Straw had a tiebreaking two-run double in Cleveland’s five-run 11th inning, and the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 10-7 to move closer to the American League Central ti...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Diekman uses personal experiences to help kids with IBD Though lefty reliever Jake Diekman’s stint with the Red Sox was just a few months, his impact on the community was meaningful enough that he...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Andrus HR vs former team, surging Chisox 20 hits, rout A's

Elvis Andrus connected for a three-run homer against the team that cut him last month and the Chicago White Sox got 20 hits, beating the Oakland Athletics 10-2 for their fourth str...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Pratto 2 HRs lead Royals; La Russa out, Chisox 5th L in row

Rookie Nick Pratto hit two home runs to highlight a career-high four-hit performance and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Gordon's slam, 6 RBIs lead Twins to 10-5 win over Red Sox

Nick Gordon hit his first-ever grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs, Jake Cave and Gary Sánchez also homered, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5

AUGUST 31, 2022 • Associated Press

James Fegan: As Jake Diekman finished off the top of the... - The Athletic As Jake Diekman finished off the top of the seventh, the White Sox announced that they've sent RHP Taylor Broadway to the Red Sox as the pla...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Stowers' HR in 9th ties it, Orioles top White Sox 4-3 in 11

Kyle Stowers hit his first major league homer to tie the game with Baltimore down to its last strike, and the Orioles ended up beating the Chicago White Sox 4-3 in 11 innings

AUGUST 26, 2022 • Associated Press