Tag: RHP

Mets Claim RHP Dennis Santana From Twins

The New York Mets announced on Friday afternoon that they’ve claimed right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Santana was sold by the Rangers to the Braves in November and then was claimed by the Twins off waivers from the Rangers last month. Santana, 26, has allowed three runs in six innings on six hits, only one walk, and seven strikeouts in six games for...

Mets 2023 Non-Roster Invitee Profile : William Woods, RHP

In mid-November the Mets claimed William Woods off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year old from Tennessee finally made the majors last year where he pitched in two games in late April / early May. Before the start of last season, the Braves were so worried that Woods be selected in the Rule V draft that they added him to the 40-man roster. In the process of creating roster space at the...

Mets 2023 Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Eric Orze, RHP

For a second straight season Eric Orze gets an invite to major league camp for the Mets. Orze was one of the six players the Mets drafted back in 2020. They traded away their first pick, Pete Crow-Armstrong for Javier Baez. They traded J.T. Ginn for Chris Bassitt. They traded away Isaiah Green in the package for Francisco Lindor. Matthew Dyer was traded for Rich Hill. Anthony Walters was...

Khalil Lee Clears Waivers, Coming to Big League Camp

Updated Post – Feb. 15, 8:37 Mets outfielder Khalil Lee has cleared waivers after being recently designated for assignment. He was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse. The DFA came shortly after the Mets found out Major League Baseball was investigating Lee for the alleged assault of his former girlfriend. Tim Healey of Newsday reports that Lee is still in the Mets organization and will...

MMO Top 30 Mets Prospects: No. 9, Mike Vasil

Starting with Matt Allan being ranked at 11, our staff has dedicated a more detailed analysis of the top prospects in the New York Mets farm system. At number 9, we take a look at another right-handed starting pitching prospect who slid in the draft but who still possesses a high ceiling. No. 9 Mike Vasil, RHP B/T: L/R     Age: 3/19/2000 (22) Ht: 6’5         Wt: 225 lbs. Acquired: Drafted in 8th...

2023 Mets Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Tommy Hunter, RHP

Tommy Hunter is, arguably, already a Mets Legend. Tommy Hunter, in his 476th career game, gets his first big league hit. pic.twitter.com/VsgfyXH1Gb — Michael Mayer (@mikemayer22) May 18, 2021   I’ve come around the Universal DH, but memories like that warm my National League heart. The 36-year old righty was drafted by the Rays back in 2005, made his debut in 2008 and has traveled all...

2023 Mets Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Connor Grey, RHP

Non-roster invites (NRIs) to spring training run the gambit from top-tier prospects to veterans trying to get back on major league rosters to minor-league players who never got their shot. Connor Grey falls into the latter category. A New York state native who graduated from St. Bonaventure in 2016, Connor Grey was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks back in 2016. He made some noise back in...

2023 Non-Roster Invitee Profile: Grant Hartwig, RHP

If you are looking for one player in the New York Mets’ organization that made the biggest rise in 2022, one name that comes to mind is right-handed reliever Grant Hartwig. Last year, Hartwig made an appearance at each of the four levels in the system in his first full season of professional baseball. Due to the 20-round limit in the MLB Draft, Hartwig ended up signing as an undrafted free agent...

Twins Trade 2B Luis Arraez To Marlins, Acquire RHP Pablo López

The trigger has been pulled on a significant trade in MLB today with the Minnesota Twins acquiring starting pitcher Pablo López from the Miami Marlins. The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal and Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Later confirmed by Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Marlins received All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez as the cornerstone (and only) piece of the return package. Craig Mish of...

Giants Showing Interest In RHP Chris Bassitt

Free agent right-hander Chris Bassitt is attracting interest from the San Francisco Giants, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Bassitt enjoyed a solid first year in Queens but became a free agent after rejecting the Mets’ one-year qualifying offer. ESPN’s Jeff Passan has previously reported that the team would like to bring the veteran back, a sentiment echoed...

Report: Mets Could Have Interest In RHP Ross Stripling

The New York Mets could be doing some due diligence on free agent pitcher Ross Stripling, as reported by MMO’s very own Michael Mayer. Starting pitching was one of the biggest priorities for the Mets this offseason. The front office made a good start towards accomplishing that goal by signing three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year, $86 million deal on Monday....

Mets Sign RHP Jimmy Yacabonis to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets and RHP Jimmy Yacabonis have agreed to a minor league deal, according to MMO’s Mike Mayer. The New Jersey native was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 13th round of the 2013 MLB draft after attending St. Joseph’s University in Pennsylvania. Consequently, he made his MLB debut in 2017 for Buck Showalter’s Orioles in a rough outing that resulted in...

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