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Former Phillie Jerad Eickhoff reportedly signs with Mets

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff will be rejoining the National League East.

The right-hander has signed a minor-league deal with the New York Mets, according to USA Today‘s Bob Nightengale. Eickhoff will make a base salary of $1.25 million if he earns a spot in the majors, and can get up to $2 million total with incentives.

The 30-year-old was a member of the Phillies organization 2015-2019, coming to the team from the Texas Rangers in a trade for Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman. Eickhoff was effective for the Phillies early in his major-league career, posting a 3.