Dedniel Nunez may require another Tommy John surgery.
Mets Pitcher Dedoniel Nuñez Faces New Injury Setback It’s a tough break for Mets pitcher Dedoniel Nuñez, who finds himself once again dealing with injury woes. He has been placed on the injured list due to a right elbow sprain. Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed concern, suggesting that the injury might necessitate significant intervention, possibly even […]
Mets will need to make bullpen decision with Dedniel Nunez nearing return
Dedniel Núñez is almost fully built. The Mets need to decide whether that means that the powerful right will be called out soon or if they need to show more in Triple A Syracuse. Nunez was expected to pitch 28 pitches in the scoreless innings on Thursday, and use Friday as his recovery day. It […]
Dedniel Núñez sent to Triple-A for start of Mets season
Port St. Lucy – Dedniel Nuñez's late start to the grapefruitregue season has been translated into minor league tickets. Right-handed rescuers will be given the option to Triple A Syracuse on Sunday and will continue to accumulate for later consideration as an addition to the Metz Bullpen. Núñez appeared in only two games this spring, […]
Dedniel Núñez shows what Mets missed in playoffs during spring debut
Port St. Lucy – When I last saw last season, Dedoniel Nuñez was an important part of the Mets bullpen. On Monday, the right-hander returned to game action for the first time since August, firing a scoreless inning in a 2-0 exhibit loss to the Rays at Clover Park. Nunez was suppressed during the Grapefruitreug […]
Mets holding out hope Dedniel Nunez can pitch again this season
CHICAGO — Dedniel Nunez's right forearm tightness was enough to land him on the disabled list, but the next day there was growing optimism that the right-hander's season might not be over yet. The rookie relief pitcher returned to New York after finishing up a series at Arizona on Thursday. Nunez was originally expected to […]
Dedniel Nunez returns to IL after brief Mets comeback
PHOENIX — The return of Dedniel Nunez, who was expected to bolster the Mets' relief corps, lasted just one appearance. The rookie right-hander returned to the disabled list Thursday with forearm tightness, a day after missing a relief appearance against the Diamondbacks. Nunez returned from the disabled list and pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings with […]
Dedniel Nunez set to return to Mets bullpen
SAN DIEGO — Dedniel Nunez is set to return from the disabled list on Friday, giving the Mets a reliable bullpen pitcher back in the lineup. Nunez was originally scheduled to join the Mets on Wednesday for an evaluation in New York and then fly west with the team, but there were issues with his […]
Mets rookie reliever Dedniel Nunez has another strong outing
On April 9, the Mets promoted 28-year-old rookie Dedniel Nunez. He allowed runs in three of his first four games and at the time it didn’t seem like he was going to stick with the team long-term, especially since he still had minor league options remaining. However, a funny thing happened on the way back […]
Emerging Dedniel Nunez thrives again in Mets’ win over Nationals
WASHINGTON — Dedniel Nunez is becoming more reliable in the Mets bullpen by the day. The fireball right-hander was given the key position Tuesday to end the seventh inning with the tying run on the board after David Peterson was removed. Nunez struck out Lane Thomas to end the threat, then pitched another perfect eighth […]