Reyes returns for another season overseas in Korea after finishing last year with a strong 3.81 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 114/30 K/BB ratio across 144 innings (26 starts) in his KBO debut. The 28-year-old righty made a career-high nine appearances (three starts) for the Mets during the 2023 season.

Reyes, who can earn an additional $200,000 through performance-based bonuses in the deal, was removed from the Mets’ 40-man roster earlier this offseason and will take his talents overseas to Korea. The 27-year-old righty made a career-high nine appearances (three starts) this past season in the big leagues, but will earn considerably more in Korea.

With Joey Lucchesi not scheduled to start again this season after Wednesday’s victory over the Marlins, the Mets chose to utilize that roster spot for an extra bullpen arm over the final days of the regular season. Reyes has made eight appearances (three starts) for the Mets this season, compiling a 6.23 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 15/7 K/BB ratio across 17 1/3 innings.