The Mets released Poche on Aug. 2.

EDGE Analysis

Poche made 14 appearances in the big leagues earlier this season with the Nationals and Mets before New York dropped him from its 40-man roster June 29. The lefty reliever elected free agency soon after and then re-signed with the Mets on a minor-league deal July 6, but he was unable to earn another call-up to the big leagues before New York elected to release him. Poche will look to catch on elsewhere on a minor-league pact before the end of the 2025 campaign.

Poche signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poche began the campaign in the Nationals organization before being DFA'd in early May and subsequently signing a minor-league deal with the Mets. The lefty reliever joined New York's big-league roster in late June and allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning in his lone appearance before being designated for assignment again. Poche elected to become a free agent following that move, but he'll now return to the organization with the hope of getting another chance with the big club.

Poche elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Poche cleared waivers after the Mets removed him from their 40-man roster, but he's decided to test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The lefty reliever has been rocked for 14 runs (13 earned) over 9.1 innings between the Nationals and Mets in 2025.

The Mets designated Poche for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander had his contract selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, and he made his debut for the Mets on Saturday in Pittsburgh, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. Richard Lovelady signed a one-year contract to take Poche's place on the MLB roster.

The Mets selected Poche's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Poche began the season with the Nationals but was designated for assignment in early May before quickly inking a minor-league deal with the Mets. He appeared in 12 games with Syracuse and registered a 4.26 ERA and 13:10 K:BB across 12.2 innings.

The Mets signed Poche to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Poche will remain in the National League East after being removed from the Nationals' 40-man roster and electing free agency this past weekend. The left-hander had an ugly 11.42 ERA and 2.54 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 8.2 innings with the Nationals, but a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 158:59 K:BB across 156.2 innings from 2022 through 2024 suggests Poche could bounce back if given the opportunity.

Poche elected to become a free agent in lieu of reporting to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Poche cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Nationals on Thursday, and he chose to exercise his right to become a free agent instead of reporting to Triple-A. Poche produced a disappointing 11.42 ERA and 2.54 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 8.2 innings in 13 appearances with the Nationals, and he'll look to get back on the right track with his next squad.

The Nationals designated Poche for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Poche had allowed just one earned run over his last five appearances, but he still held a 11.42 ERA for the season after he got off to a rough start. The Nationals selected the southpaw from Triple-A prior to Opening Day, but he will be replaced by lefty Andrew Chafin.

The Nationals selected Poche's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Poche has given up four earned runs in just 4.2 innings during Grapefruit League play, but the Nationals will add him to their big-league bullpen anyway -- likely based on the 3.27 ERA and 1.13 WHIP he owns over the past three seasons. He'll likely start in a middle-relief role but could work his way into high-leverage opportunities given the overall lack of experience in Washington's bullpen.

The Nationals signed Poche to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's a bit of a surprise that Poche had to settle for a minor-league deal, as the left-hander has collected a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 158:59 K:BB over 156.2 innings across the last three seasons. He has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster and could even get high-leverage opportunities in a Nationals bullpen that lacks established arms.