The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays swapped right-handed pitchers on Saturday. New York sent Jacob Barnes, who was designated for assignment on June 14, north of the border in exchange for minor leaguer Troy Miller, the team announced in a press release. Barnes, 31, was claimed off waivers by the Mets from the Milwaukee Brewers this offseason, and cracked the team’s opening day roster....
While the New York Mets’ starting rotation has received plenty of attention through the first month of the 2021 campaign, the club’s bullpen has also performed extremely well out of the gate and is one of the major reasons they currently sit at the top of the NL East division. Though there’s still plenty of games left in the schedule, the Mets’ bullpen has produced the...
The New York Mets recalled southpaw Joey Lucchesi Monday afternoon to take the mound as they sought to fill their fifth-starter spot in the rotation. However, Lucchesi’s time on the mound did not last as long as the Mets had hoped and his start paved the way for a 6-5 St. Louis Cardinals victory Monday night. Lucchesi, who last pitched three innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 22,...
The Mets have added a plethora of talent around the diamond and have bolstered their overall depth this offseason. However, the team will likely continue to add a few more pieces; perhaps another starting pitcher, center fielder, third baseman or relief pitcher. With that in mind, it is reasonable to wonder who will be designated for assignment following the next acquisition. Robert Gsellman,...
With the acquisition of right-hander Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins on Monday, as well as the preliminary interest in former Atlanta Brave Mike Foltynewicz, the Mets continue to focus on their pitching depth. This has been a theme for New York through the offseason, as they have quietly made some shrewd acquisitions to help out both the starting rotations and bullpens at the major league...
While free agency is only a few days old, the New York Mets have already started making additions to their roster for next season, which included adding two veteran hurlers who’ll each be provided an opportunity to earn a spot within the team’s bullpen when training camp opens next spring. Making a pair of waiver claims, the front office acquired pitchers Nick Tropeano and Jacob...
