The Mets could make an addition to their bullpen. Right-handed relief pitcher Garrett Richards was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers earlier this week. He cleared waivers and is now a free agent. According to Ken Rosenthal, a reunion with Mets general manager Billy Eppler is a possibility. Richards, 34, made his MLB debut with the Angels in 2011. He remained with the organization...
There are a few things that have remained constant surrounding the 2021 New York Mets throughout their first 18 games. And these constants were all on display in last night’s 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. First, on the pitching side, David Peterson went six strong innings, allowing just two runs on four hits against the best offense in baseball. And behind Peterson, relievers Jeurys...
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, right-handed starter Garrett Richards and the Boston Red Sox are “in agreement on a one-year, $10 million deal, pending physical”, per sources. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2018, ending his eight-year tenure with the Angels (3.54 ERA, 3.62 FIP, 645 strikeouts, 268 walks, 744.2 innings), Richards, 32, spent the past two seasons with the...
