Mets reliever Drew Smith officially signed a one-year contract to return to the team, with a club option for 2026. After undergoing a second Tommy John surgery, Smith is in rehabilitation and may not pitch this season. He emphasized the importance of staying with the Mets, highlighting the existing relationships and support from the training staff. Although he has just started playing catch, he remains hopeful about a potential return this season, but is cautious about setting a timeline for his recovery.
"I didn't want to sign with a new team and then have to integrate into a new training staff and people I didn't know..."
"I hate to put a timeline on things, just because I have been through this once and I know how difficult it is..."
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