The New York Mets enter the second half in a good spot. At 55-42, they are just a half game out of first place in the National League East. They have the eighth-best record in baseball. With that being said, reinforcements will be needed if the Mets want to accomplish their ultimate goal. One of the areas that could use some help is the bullpen. The imminent return of Brooks Raley will give them...
Aroldis Chapman, RP Position: RP B/T: L/L Age: 36 (02/28/1988) 2024 Traditional Stats: 68 G, 61 2/3 IP, 3.79 ERA, 1.346 WHIP, 5-5, 98 SO, 39 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 111 ERA+, 37% K%, 14.7% BB%, 2.96 xERA, 3.04 FIP, 3.14 xFIP, 1.1 fWAR Rundown Aroldis Chapman is known for firing a 105.8-mile-per-hour fastball in 2010 when he was just 22 years old—the fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB history. He...
After a stretch of three-straight losses, the New York Mets were hoping to create a streak going in the other direction on Sunday at PNC Park. Against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday afternoon, the Mets were able to emerge victorious thanks for some late clutch hitting and just enough from the bullpen. Specifically, with help from Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz bouncing back in the ninth inning,...
Updated Post: Jan 22 at 7:13 pm ET According to Francys Romero of MLB, Aroldis Chapman is in agreement on a contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The deal is pending physical. It is a one-year, $10.5 million deal, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Original Post: Jan 22 at 1:14 pm ET With the reliever market finally heating up, Andy Martino of SNY reports the Mets, along with the Yankees,...
The Yoshinobu Yamamoto free-agent race is finally over. And, well, it didn’t go as planned. Yamamoto decided to join Shohei Ohtani in the Dodger blue, taking the Mets bid to Los Angeles and allowing the organization to match the dollar figure. While many didn’t believe it at the time, the Mets were reportedly the third team behind the Yankees and Dodgers during Yamamoto’s brief...
Good morning, Mets fans! The long awaited arrival of one of the Mets’ top prospects, Ronny Mauricio, will finally be coming to fruition as he is going to be promoted to the major league roster in the coming days. The initial news came from Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, who reported that the Mets third-ranked prospect will be promoted when the rosters expand to 28 on Friday,...
Good morning, Mets fans! On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets faced off against the Cincinnati Reds with hopes of securing a series win. However, the game didn’t go as planned for the Mets, as they struggled in the first inning once again. Kodai Senga took the mound for the Mets, but he was unable to keep the Reds at bay in the opening frame, giving up four runs. The Mets were unable...
Good morning, Mets fans! According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are assembling their special instructors for Spring Training and want franchise legend David Wright to work closely with prospects Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. Both Vientos and Baty saw major league time last season and are seen as future options at third base. Baty hit .184 with two home runs in 42 plate...
The Mets have done well to keep their bullpen strong this offseason. In addition to re-signing Edwin Díaz and Adam Ottavino, the team brought in veteran David Robertson, as well as lefty Brooks Raley from Tampa Bay. Additionally, the team has bolstered its depth by acquiring several lower-level relievers like Elieser Hernández and Zach Greene. The Mets, as it stands, should have a...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Miami Marlins seem to be making some news in both the free agent and trade markets. Jon Heyman of the New York Post is reporting the Marlins are among a few teams interested in signing relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who is also being considered by a few other MLB teams. The Marlins are also talking with the Minnesota Twins about their All-Star Luis Arraez, according...
The New York Mets have reportedly come to an agreement to re-sign Edwin Díaz to a five-year, $102 million contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bob Nightengale was the first to report a potential deal. Our own Michael Mayer also reported back on October 12 that the Mets wanted to lock Díaz up before free agency began. The extension has an opt-out after the third year, a full no-trade...
Hector Rondon, RHP Position: Reliever Bats/Throws: R/R Age: February 26th, 1988 (31) Traditional Stats: 3-2, 3.71 ERA, 1.253 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9, 7.1 K/9 Advanced Stats: 0.8 bWAR, -0.2 fWAR, 125 ERA+, 4.96 FIP, .298 xOBA Back in 2004, the Cleveland Indians signed Hector Rondon as an international free agent at 16-years-old. Rondon did not make his rookie ball debut until 2006 and pitched three years...
