The New York Mets are finalizing a contract extension with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, according to a report.

Hefner, 36, has risen through the coaching ranks after wrapping up his playing career following the 2016 season. He was initially hired by the Minnesota Twins as a scout in 2017 and made the jump to bullpen coach two years later.

The Mets hired him as pitching coach before the 2020 season.