Mets option reliever Huascar Brazoban to the minor leagues
Mets Adjust Pitching Strategy Amid Injuries SAN DIEGO – The Mets have made changes to their pitching lineup as the team faces ongoing challenges in a competitive season. To conserve energy and focus on a healthier version of Huascar Brazovan, they’ve turned to a right-handed pitcher more frequently than others on the roster, with the […]
Mets agree to terms with reliever Zach Pop to strengthen bullpen depth
Mets Strengthen Bullpen with New Signing The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen by signing veteran right-hander Zach Pop off free agency. Pop, who was recently designated for assignment by the Mariners, reached an agreement with the Mets on Thursday, as confirmed by John Heyman. The 28-year-old had a commendable 2.79 ERA over 11 […]
Austin Warren shines as a reliever immediately after being called up by the Mets
Mets Call Up Austin Warren Amid Injury Crisis On Thursday night, the Mets decided to put newcomer Austin Warren right into the thick of things in front of a packed Citi Field. It was a big moment for him, especially after Griffin Canning’s abrupt departure seemed to signal trouble. Warren, who had just been promoted […]
Red Sox acquire struggling reliever Jorge Alcala in trade with Twins
Red Sox Strengthen Bullpen with Alcala Trade The Boston Red Sox are making moves to enhance their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Jorge Alcala. The transaction, announced on Wednesday, involved sending 21-year-old prospect Andy Lugo to the Minnesota Twins. This season, Alcala has recorded an ERA of 8.88 over 22 appearances, allowing 24 runs in […]
Yankees continue to send reliever to the minors to regain MLB readiness
Scott Effross, who has faced a slew of injuries, is technically not fully rehabilitated, yet his situation remains largely unchanged. His rehabilitation clock resumed on Sunday when he returned from a 15-day injury list but opted to stay with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Yankees are looking for him to pitch approximately 3⅓ innings across three games […]
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 […]