Jose Butto giving Mets a chance to fix their Seth Lugo mistake
One of the Mets' biggest offseason topics is rebuilding a rotation that has multiple vacancies. Heading to free agency are Sean Manaea (almost certain), Luis Severino, and Jose Quintana. Christian Scott will miss next season. Kodai Senga and David Peterson are the only certainties in the 2025 starting group, with potential depth/swing options including Tyler […]
Mets’ Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett, Jose Butto silence Nationals
The past two days have been disappointing for the Mets, and while the offense was largely to blame, their relief pitchers also underperformed and led to some heartbreaking losses. Monday night produced a different outcome that would not have been possible without the perfect work of three key relief pitchers. Jose Butto, Edwin Diaz and […]
Jose Butto earns trust from Carlos Mendoza despite tough outing
After losing the lead in this game, Jose Butt may have gained a little more credibility within the Mets. The starter-turned-relief pitcher found another way to prove himself during a bizarre and eventful eighth inning in which he allowed the tying run but no more, battling both a strong Orioles lineup and a shaky strike […]
Jose Butto saves Mets’ bullpen in possible rotation preparation
The bullpen door opened and a surprise occurred. That was Mets relief pitcher Jose Butt. But why now? The Mets held a 10-point lead. Jose Butt has been a valuable addition to the Mets relief corps. USA Today Sports It was a strange situation for Carlos Mendoza to use one of his most trusted pitchers. […]
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 […]
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, […]