Yankees have few easy answers for constructing ever-shifting bullpen
TAMPA — The Yankees finalize their roster while facing a problem common to all clubs: balancing the best possible 26-man roster combination while maintaining organizational depth. Assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Most of the time, they let what happened in front of them dictate their direction. Lewis Gil pitched as well as anyone as the fifth […]
Three Mets relievers battling for final two spots in bullpen
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets’ bullpen is nearly complete for the start of the season, with final decisions looming. Michael Tonkin, Johan Ramirez and Sean Reid-Foley remain in the bullpen after the team removed three other players from the roster on Saturday. Phil Bickford was designated for assignment, Shintaro Fujinami received his option to […]
Phil Bickford has another strong outing in bid for Mets’ bullpen spot
Notable items from Wednesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Bickford’s boom In the Mets vs. Marlins game in Jupiter, Florida, Phil Bickford pitched six scoreless innings with one strikeout, resulting in a 6-3 victory. The right-hander, who is a candidate for a vacant spot in the bullpen, struggled in his first appearance in camp, but has […]
Michael Tonkin makes strong case for Mets’ bullpen spot
Notable items from Saturday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Slam Tonk” Mets bullpen prospect Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Florida. Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 win over the Astros. Jim Russol-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander allowed one […]
Jonathan Loaisiga could be new Yankees’ Michael King of bullpen
It appears the Yankees have at least found their first successor to Michael King. Jonathan Loaisiga said he has talked with the Yankees about pitching multiple innings with a few days of rest in between. King excelled at the job before becoming a starter (and then being traded to the Padres). Loaisiga, who made his […]
Two Mets relievers battling for bullpen spots have solid outings
Notable items from Wednesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Pen pal Jorge Lopez and Shintaro Fujinami, two relief pitchers who have had mixed results this spring but could play important roles for the Mets behind strong arms in the bullpen, each pitched one inning. , he did not allow a hit and had a total of […]
Yankees’ new-look bullpen features ground-ball specialists
According to FanGraphs, the Yankees’ main problem a year ago was a lack of offensive power, finishing 25th in scoring, but their bullpen was average and they finished 16th in the majors in WAR. Since the end of last season, Wandy Peralta and Michael King left for San Diego, as did Albert Abreu (Japan), Keiynan […]
Hector Neris signs with Cubs as Yankees lose another bullpen option
The Yankees' bullpen pitching options continue to dwindle for the 2024 season, as Hector Neris signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Cubs. Confirmed by Jon Heyman of the Post. Saturday. ESPN report Neris' contract has a team option for 2025, but it becomes a player option after he plays 60 games. Heyman said […]
Yankees making low offers to solidify bullpen late in free agency
The Yankees, who are currently focusing on their bullpen, spoke with Hector Nellis, Phil Mayton, Ryan Brazier and Wandy Peralta. However, they are said to be making lower offers, perhaps due to the calendar or perception of supply and demand. As Yes Jack Curry said, they could bring back Keiynan Middleton instead. He will probably […]