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Sources tell The Athletic the deal is worth $2.75 million. Mayza, who would have become a free agent after the World Series, pitched to a 3.48 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 64/18 K/BB ratio in 67 1/3 innings this season. He will remain a key piece in the bridge to Jhoan Duran in 2027.

After allowing a leadoff double to Francisco Lindor to start the game, Mayza would then give up an RBI single to Carson Benge three batters later to give the Mets a 1-0 lead. He would then walk Mark Vientos before being pulled in favor of José Urquidy, but would be charged with three more earned runs after Urquidy allowed two of his inherited runners to score. Mayza will revert back to the bullpen but could be called upon to again serve as an opener at some point next week.

The 34-year-old southpaw had asked for his release from the Phillies on Saturday. Instead, he has been informed that he has made the team’s Opening Day bullpen and been signed to a one-year deal. Mayza posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and a 10/2 K/BB ratio over 8 1/3 innings during Grapefruit League action. He’ll function in a middle relief role.

Mayza missed much of last season with a lat strain, posting a 2.89 ERA in 9 1/3 innings for the Pirates before the injury and a 4.91 ERA in 7 1/3 innings for the Phillies after being picked up for the stretch run. The 34-year-old lefty has a career 3.87 ERA in 382 relief appearances. He figures to have a difficult time making the Phillies out of spring training.