Tag: Jake Diekman

Morning Briefing: Mets Release Sean Reid-Foley

Good morning, Mets fans! Per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets released pitcher Sean Reid-Foley. Reid-Foley spent parts of four seasons with the big league club, pitching in 50 games, and he looked best with a 1.66 ERA in 23 games in 2024 before going down with injury. He had been pitching in Triple-A this year with an 8.36 ERA in 15 games and had not made a major league appearance yet....

Morning Briefing: Danny Young Might Need Tommy John Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets announced that lefty reliever Danny Young will be placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to April 27, with a left elbow strain. Along with that move, righty Chris Devenski was selected from Triple-A Syracuse and the recently signed lefty Brooks Raley was transferred to the 60-day IL. Unfortunately, this does not seem like a short-term stint, as Mets...

Four Cost-Friendly, Left-Handed Reliever Free Agent Options

Lost in the shuffle of a terrific 2024 season was how large of a loss left-handed relief pitcher Brooks Raley was after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Losing Raley, who has quietly been one of the best left-handed reliever in the major leagues over the last few seasons, was a huge blow to a Mets bullpen who was largely up-and-down throughout the successful season. His injury left Jake Diekman as...

Morning Briefing: Mets Fall Out of Wild Card Spot

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets came into Saturday night’s matchup against the Angels with their eyes set on a series-clinching win to kick off their west coast trip. However, the Mets’ offense was stifled for the first six innings as Angels pitcher José Soriano shut them out, putting the Amazin’s in a 2-0 deficit going into the seventh. Having Soriano in the rearview mirror,...

Garrett Starts Rehab, Diekman Released

Reed Garrett has joined the Binghamton Rumble Ponies for a rehab assignment. Garrett was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on July 10, marking a significant loss to a then-already depleted Mets bullpen. The 31-year-old had been a staple in the ‘pen, pitching to a 3.64 ERA and recording 13.5 SO/9 in 42 innings pitched. Since going down, the Mets have fortified...

Report: Mets Expressing Interest In Closer Tanner Scott

With the trade deadline less than 24 hours away the New York Mets search for bullpen help continues. Earlier today, the team announced that left-handed reliever Jake Diekman has been designated for assignment, and they’ve recalled lefty Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. MLB insider from FanSided Robert Murray has reported that the Mets are among a list of teams expressing interest in the shut...

Mets DFA Jake Diekman, Recall Matt Gage

The Mets have designated left-handed reliever Jake Diekman for assignment, the team announced on Monday. In a corresponding move, they recalled left-hander Matt Gage from Triple-A Syracuse. Diekman, who signed with the Mets in February, struggled to the tune of a 5.63 ERA during his time in New York. He struck out 40 batters in 32 innings, but also walked 24 and surrendered seven home runs. The...

Homer-Happy Braves Defeat Mets 9-2 As Teams Split Series

With the July 30 deadline quickly approaching, the New York Mets (55-50) hoped to regain some momentum after Saturday’s loss to the Atlanta Braves. Unfortunately, they were unable to do so as New York lost their second-straight game and split the series with the Braves. The Mets were defeated 9-2 at Citi Field on Sunday in the series finale. Entering Sunday’s game, David Peterson...

Núñez Lands on IL; Houser, Fujinami DFA’d

The New York Mets are in the middle of a playoff race in late July and are also about to play game two of a key four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Before the start of the game, the Mets made a series of roster moves that included reinstating starting pitcher Kodai Senga from the injured list. Senga will make his season debut on Friday. That wasn’t all. New York...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Are The Kings Of New York

The New York Mets are officially the kings of New York City. The team from Queens won both games against the Yankees in the Bronx, sweeping the season Subway series for the first time since 2013. In doing so, the Mets really proved their playoff credentials in a big way. There’s still a lot of baseball to be played, but the Mets, as is currently constituted, look legit. They could be even...

Morning Briefing: Mets Sweep Subway Series For First Time Since 2013

Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets completed the season sweep of the Subway Series for the first time since 2013 on Wednesday night. After taking the first two games in Queens in June against their Bronx rivals, the Mets came into Yankee Stadium on Tuesday with all of the odds against them. Despite not getting to New York until 5 a.m., the Mets squeaked out an improbable win behind a...

MMO Roundtable: What Would Be An Ideal Trade Deadline For Stearns And The Mets?

We are approaching the trade deadline. Can you even believe it?! Last month we gave some thoughts about how David Stearns should approach the trade deadline, and now that we’re getting closer – and things have changed a tad – we’re digging a bit deeper. Here’s what we think would be an ideal trade deadline for the Mets. David Melendi A lefty reliever or two. And an...

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