The Mets entered the offseason, knowing that one of their biggest needs was improving a bullpen that posted a 4.99 ERA during the 2019 season. To this point, all they’ve done is re-sign right-hander Brad Brach, sign righty Michael Wacha (though he was told he would start, looks like the pen for now), claim lefty Stephen Gonsalves, and give lefty Chasen Shreve a minor league deal. No,...
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Hader Still Drawing Interest The Yankees are still showing interest in left-handed reliever Josh Hader according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman notes that given the Brewers don’t have a clear starter at third base, that the Yankees could use Miguel Andujar as part of their package. Roster Resource currently has recent free agent signing Eric Sogard starting at third base for...
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Right-handed pitcher Robert Person made his Major League debut with the Mets on September 18, 1995, and would allow only one run in 12 innings that year. The former 25th round pick would begin the 1996 season in the Mets bullpen. After seven relief appearances, he was sent to Triple-A to work exclusively as a starter. Mets called him back up in June and put the 26-year-old in the rotation. He...
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Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Red Sox have claimed right-hander Chris Mazza off waivers from the Mets. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com says that fellow right-hander Stephen Nogosek has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets had designated Mazza for assignment last Friday when they made the signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha official. Nogosek was...
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Bidding at Four Years For Donaldson Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Twins and Nationals likely have four-year offers on the table for free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson. Rosenthal notes that $100 million guaranteed remains a possibly for the veteran. Donaldson, just turned 34, had a monster season in 2019 when he hit .259/.379/.521 with 33 doubles, 37 home runs, and posted a...
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