The New York Mets have something special with Jefry Yan. While there have not been a lot of positives about the Mets’ season, Yan is certainly one of them.
Prior to their first game against the San Diego Padres, the MLB announced Pete Alonso as one of the players of the past week.
“Your AL and NL Players of the Week: Pete Alonso: 12-for-22 (.545 AVG), 2 HR, 1.493 OPS. Corbin Carroll: 9-for-22 (.409 AVG), 7 XBH, 1.519 OPS,” the league posted.
Pete Alonso: 12-for-22 (.545 AVG), 2 HR, 1.493 OPS Corbin Carroll: 9-for-22 (.409 AVG), 7 XBH, 1.519 OPS
Despite the disappointment of selling at the MLB Trade Deadline, Yan’s role in the Mets bullpen gives the team reason to be optimistic.
Just before their first game of a new series against the San Diego Padres, Yan made a personal announcement.
Jefry Yan’s Personal Announcement
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 15: Jefry Yan #84 of the New York Mets reacts after getting a strike out against the Washington Nationals to end the eighth inning at Citi Field on August 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Via the Mets ‘ social media account, a personal announcement was made.
“Jumping for joy! Happy birthday Jefry!” the post caption reads.
The 6-foot-3, 185-pound reliever turned 30 on Monday, August 17th, 2026. Yan signed a minor league contract with the Mets in August 2025, just over a year ago.
Jefry Yan’s Season With the New York Mets
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 05: Jefry Yan #84 of the New York Mets throws a pitch during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Yan has risen through the Mets’ ranks this year.
Prior to his Mets debut, he played for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the Syracuse Mets.
For the Rumble Ponies (Double-A), he recorded 45 strikeouts, four holds, a 0-1 record, and a 3.71 ERA in 26.2 innings.
Additionally, in Syracuse, he recorded one hold, one save, a 2-1 record, 32 strikeouts, and a 2.40 ERA in 15 innings. At that point, he had earned a call-up to the MLB.
So far, Yan has only played in five games. While he has yet to record a save, his numbers and performance have been excellent.
He earned his first win against the Nationals over the weekend.
Yan has a 1-0 record, a 1.80 ERA, one hold, and six strikeouts in five innings of work.
Jefry Yan Keeps Getting Better
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – AUGUST 05: Jefry Yan #84 and Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets celebrate the team’s 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in ten innings at Progressive Field on August 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
The one thing that the Mets like about Yan is that he keeps getting better.
Will Sammon of The Athletic says Yan’s continued improvement is a big reason he’s getting a shot with the big club.
“He unlocked a new gear this year, especially in recent months,” Nate Horowitz said via The Athletic. “He kept his velocity up. He improved the sinker, both breaking balls. We saw something in him on the acquisition side, but he’s also gotten a lot better from that point.”
One thing that is sure to have Mets fans jumping for joy is if they can continue to watch this entertaining reliever pitch on this team for years to come.
Jefry Yan Makes Personal Announcement Amid Surging Year With New York Mets