Yankees reliever Ian Hamilton has sights set on Opening Day
TAMPA – While the Yankees are scrambling to block the hole in their injuries while they begin spinning, the bullpen looks brighter as Ian Hamilton shows progress as the first day approaches. Righty Reliever threw his first live batting practice in Thursday's spring after contracting the infection early in camp, which slowed the build-up to […]
Clay Holmes’ shift from reliever to Mets starter has reached its next phase
Port St. Lucy – Clay Holmes' accumulation as a starter for the Mets goes beyond the physical side. Now, as of spring training, he has been working on multiple jobs through batting orders. “It's not just throwing a sinker,” Holmes said Sunday. “I want to use my pitch, have some type of game plan, read […]
Mets place veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers
JUPITER, Fla. — On the day camp cuts began, Sean Reed Foley became a victim of another kind of roster. The Mets have completely exempted the correct rescuers, sources confirmed. MLB.com first reported development. If Reid-Foley is not charged, he may be removed from the 40-person roster and appointed as a minor. Nevertheless, he gained […]
Reliever market finally moving as Mets eye bullpen arms
Now that MLB's arbitration-eligible contracts are almost finalized and they finally acquired several relief pitchers in free agency, the bullpen market has probably started to move. The Mets have other things to do besides Pete Alonso, and they're keeping an eye on Edwin Diaz as he could be a late addition. The Blue Jays signed […]
Nationals sign former glove-throwing Mets reliever Jorge Lopez
The self-proclaimed “worst teammates” in baseball form a new team. Former Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez has signed a new contract with the Nationals, the team announced Saturday. Lopez, a right-handed relief pitcher, caused a lot of controversy last season when he was with the Mets, starting with a game against the Dodgers in May […]
Mets still looking to add another stud reliever
The Mets are looking to add another big arm to the back end of their bullpen, and Tanner Scott could be the perfect fit. Scott recently met with the Mets, the Post's Mike Puma confirmed. Scott's left-handedness is a bonus. Tanner Scott remains one of the top relievers on the free agent market. Getty Images […]
Yankees still missing key lefty reliever as free agency drags on
At this point in the offseason, the Yankees have a pretty good idea of what the back end of their bullpen will look like, with newly acquired Devin Williams sliding into the closer role and Luke Weaver setting up the former Brewer. , sometimes ending the match. They expect Ian Hamilton, Mark Leiter Jr., and […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza has no regrets about not carrying extra reliever
LOS ANGELES — The Mets could use another arm in this National League game, but manager Carlos Mendoza has no regrets about having one fewer relief pitcher this series than last. Adam Ottavino was removed from the NLCS roster, allowing the Mets to keep Luis Angel Acuña and add Jeff McNeil. Acuña was used as […]
Mets’ David Peterson thriving in many different spots as playoff reliever
All pitchers, especially starting pitchers, rely on routine. Four days of rest is normal, and if you add or subtract one rest day, you will need to adjust your habits between outings. That makes David Peterson's postseason even more impressive. David Peterson cried out in celebration after inducing a double play to save the bottom […]
Yankees extend Lou Trivino’s rehab to keep reliever as postseason option
The Yankees and pitcher Lou Trivino have agreed to an extension of his rehabilitation period by 10 days, starting Friday, The Washington Post has learned. Trivino hasn't pitched in the major leagues since the 2022 playoffs. He underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2022. The Yankees re-signed the veteran right-hander in February to a $1.5 […]
