Ryne Stanek is heading to St. Louis.
The former Mets right-hander has signed a deal with the Cardinals, according to multiple reports.
Stanek, who was traded to the Mets in mid-2024 from the Mariners, had an up-and-down tenure in Flushing. Stanek made 17 appearances with the Mets in 2024, pitching to a 6.06 ERA. He appeared in seven games that postseason, allowing three runs in eight innings (3.38 ERA). Stanek elected free agency after the season, but the Mets brought him back on a one-year deal.
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In 2025, Stanek made 65 appearances, pitching to a 5.30 ERA and even recording three saves for the Mets.
There was always a possibility the Mets could have brought Stanek back, especially with Edwin Diaz taking his talents to Los Angeles, but David Stearns had already brought in two high-profile free agent relievers in Devin Williams and Luke Weaver.
Stanek joins Tyler Rogers (Blue Jays), Ryan Helsley (Orioles), Danny Young (Braves), Gregory Soto (Pirates) and the aforementioned Diaz as 2025 Mets relievers who are no longer with the team.
