Mets Trade Jacob Barnes to Blue Jays For Minor League Pitcher

The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays swapped right-handed pitchers on Saturday.

New York sent Jacob Barnes, who was designated for assignment on June 14, north of the border in exchange for minor leaguer Troy Miller, the team announced in a press release.

Barnes, 31, was claimed off waivers by the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason, and cracked the team’s opening day roster.

In 19 appearances, Barnes locked down two saves, but was overall ineffective, as he had a -0.4 fWAR, 6.27 ERA, 6.22 FIP and 4.29 xFIP in 18.2 innings tossed.

The six year MLB veteran is eligible for free agency in 2023.

Miller, 24, was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Blue Jays in 2018.

The California native has split the 2021 season between Toronto’s High-A and Double-A affiliates, and has logged a cumulative 4.93 ERA in seven games (six starts).