Mets’ Jose Butto lights-out again as emerging bullpen weapon
Even though the Mets need six starters with the return of All-Star Kodai Senga on Friday night, manager Carlos Mendoza has refused to include Jose Butt, who has suddenly become a weapon in the bullpen, in the starting rotation. Thursday night’s close 3-2 win over the Braves was the latest example of why. Bhutto struck […]
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat open to being bullpen boost
ARLINGTON, Texas — What if the Mets could add some of their late-season bullpen defense from within rather than at the trade deadline? What if a starting pitcher who can “throw lightning,” as Yankees top prospect Spencer Jones put it, could temporarily revert to being a multi-inning reliever for a team desperate for an effective […]
Jose Butto thriving in new Mets role since shift to bullpen
Jose Butt was a competent starter for the Mets earlier this season and has been even more impressive since returning from Triple-A earlier this month to provide a versatile addition to an injured relief corps, allowing no runs in three relief appearances. The 26-year-old right-hander recorded three or more outs in each of those games, […]
Mets’ beleaguered bullpen gets it done in win over Nationals
Bullpen pitchers have suffered alarming injuries at Citi Field, and it happened again Wednesday. The Mets lost Reid Garrett to an elbow injury on the same day that Phil Mutton arrived after being acquired from the Rays. Garrett was placed on the 15-day disabled list awaiting the results of an MRI after a tough game […]
Mets’ bullpen getting needed boost with Edwin Diaz’s return
PITTSBURGH — Edwin Diaz last played in a game on June 23 and was ejected before pitching after a sticky substance on his right hand was determined to be in violation of MLB’s foreign body rules. The 10-game suspension issued by the league afterward is set to end Saturday, when the Mets closer is eligible […]
5 Yankees bullpen targets to watch for 2024 MLB trade deadline
The calendar turned to July on Monday, meaning trading season is just around the corner. Since the MLB Draft moved to July, teams have typically waited until the draft is over (it takes place on the Sunday, Monday or Tuesday of the All-Star break) before diving headfirst into the trade market, and even then, most […]
Mets survive another bullpen collapse to top Nationals in extras
WASHINGTON — J.D. Martinez was hitless in two straight games over the weekend, a poor showing by his standards, but he was ready when he blasted a split ball over home plate in the 10th inning Monday night. Not content with just slipping past the automatic runner, Martinez blasted a huge home run over the […]
Christian Scott joining Mets’ rotation as Jose Butto could be added to bullpen
WASHINGTON — The Mets are set to add a dynamic pitcher to their starting rotation and may soon add to their bullpen. Christian Scott is expected to return to the Mets’ starting rotation after being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, and team officials are discussing the possibility of adding Jose Bout to their struggling […]
Mets blow five-run lead as bullpen crumbles in loss to Astros
If Friday’s victory and postgame concert had an unmistakable nightclub atmosphere, the Mets’ afternoon concert is shaping up to be more like a summer block party. But the rally and the good times were at least temporarily interrupted when the Mets lost a five-run lead and a chance to clinch the third wild-card spot in […]
Yankees’ bullpen shuffling continues with return of Jake Cousins
TORONTO — The Yankees’ bullpen shuffling continued Thursday and may not stop until next month’s trade deadline. Jake Cousins became the latest rookie to join the team’s relief corps, being promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after Yondris Gomez was injured again before the Yankees began their series against the Blue Jays. The Yankees’ bullpen was strong […]