Mets Claim Pitcher Pierson Ohl off Waivers
The New York Mets claimed left-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
The New York Mets claimed pitcher Pierson Ohl off waivers from the Colorado Rockies. The club also acquired pitcher Jack Anderson off waivers on the same day.
Why it matters
The Mets' 40-man roster was full before the claim, so a corresponding roster move is likely. The addition adds depth to the New York club's pitching staff.
Ohl, 27, logged 30 innings and 14 appearances in 2025 with a 5.10 ERA, after a 3.61 lifetime minor-league ERA across 394 innings. He did not pitch for any affiliated organization in 2026.
The players
Pierson Ohl
A 27-year-old left-handed pitcher drafted by the Minnesota Twins who has built a 24-24 minor-league record over five seasons.
New York Mets
The Major League Baseball franchise based in New York City that claimed Ohl off waivers from the Colorado Rockies.
Colorado Rockies
The Major League Baseball franchise based in Denver that placed Ohl on waivers before the Mets claimed him.
The details
The Mets claimed Ohl off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, and separately acquired Jack Anderson off waivers the same day. The Minnesota Twins drafted Ohl in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB draft before he pitched in 2025.
Timeline
2021 MLB draft: Minnesota Twins select Ohl in the 14th round.
2025 season: Ohl pitches 30 innings for the Twins with a 5.10 ERA.
2026 season: Ohl does not pitch for any affiliated organization.
November 2, 2026: Mets claim Ohl and acquire Anderson off waivers.
The Roster Race
Under MLB's 40-man roster rules, waiver claims let clubs add depth without trades, and the Mets' claim of Ohl follows that routine path. The move reflects how teams use waivers to fill pitching needs during the offseason.
The claim gives Mets fans a new arm to track on the active roster once the corresponding move is made. Fantasy managers following Ohl should note his 5.10 2025 ERA before adding him.
The takeaway
Waiver claims like this one are a low-cost way for clubs to add pitching depth, and readers tracking the Mets should watch for the roster move that accompanies it.
Further reading
Follow the latest moves in the Baseball section for more on how rosters are shaping up.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
