Matthew Schaefer signs his Islanders rookie contract with new era set to begin
As Schaefer walked out to the Citi Field mound to throw the first pitch at Monday's Mets-Guardians game, the Islanders announced the defenseman has signed his three-year, entry-level deal.
Islanders first overall draft pick Matthew Schaefer throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the New York Mets and the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field.
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Matthew Schaefer waves to the crowd following the New York Islanders 2025 Development Camp at Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park on June 30, 2025.
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Schaefer can play nine games with the Islanders this season without using up a year of his contract.
More likely, he will play the full season with the Isles, but he needs to win a job in training camp to make that official.
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