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TradeNYMJul 6, 2026, 11:07 AM EDTSignal confidence 100%

Mets Acquire RHP Matt Seelinger From Tigers for Cash

New York picks up the 31-year-old reliever after Detroit lacked 40-man roster flexibility to retain him following a contract clause trigger.

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The Mets officially acquired right-hander Matt Seelinger from Detroit in exchange for cash considerations. Seelinger, 31, triggered an upward mobility clause in his Tigers contract, prompting the trade rather than a 40-man addition in Detroit. The Mets' 40-man roster is currently full, meaning a corresponding roster move is expected imminently. Seelinger has spent recent seasons on minor league deals after stints in the Pirates, Rays, Giants, and Phillies organizations.

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