On Wednesday, the Mets claimed right-handed pitcher Austin Warren from the San Francisco Giants. Warren, 28, has had major league experience the last four years – from 2021-2023 with the Los Angeles Angels and in 2024 with the Giants, albeit in a small sample size. The Mets 40-man roster is now at 38 players. Warren posted a 1.69 ERA last season in 10 2/3 innings, striking out seven but...
The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first splash signing of the offseason, announcing on their official Twitter account that they’ve signed right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman to a three-year deal worth $33 million. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported that the total value of the deal could rise to as much as $39 million with incentives, while ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel added that...
Jeff Hoffman, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 31 (01/08/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 68 G, 66 1/3 IP, 2.17 ERA, 0.965 WHIP, 3-3, 89 SO, 16 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 188 ERA+, 33.6 K%, 6.0 BB%, 2.17 xERA, 2.52 FIP, 2.80 xFIP, 2.0 fWAR, 2.0 bWAR Rundown Jeff Hoffman, 31, has traveled an unusual path to becoming one of the top relievers in the league. Drafted with the ninth pick in the 2014 draft by...
The Mets will look to shore up the bullpen this offseason after the relief corps pitched 549 2/3 innings to a 4.03 ERA in 2024. The IP was fifth-lowest in the majors and the ERA came in at 17th. Led by Edwin Díaz (84 strikeouts), Mets relievers fanned 648 (fifth) and walked 251 (seventh most). Ryne Stanek, a key piece after coming over from the Mariners midseason, is a free agent. Phil...
The New York Mets were six outs away from dropping Game 1 of their NLDS matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday. Zack Wheeler had everything working, allowing just one hit and striking out nine over seven fantastic innings. A great performance. But, the Mets continued to grind and fight at the plate, like they have so often during this remarkable run. The Phillies went to the bullpen and...
Continuing with MMO’s preseason ranking of positional groups around the NL East, next up is the bullpen. The division holds some of the best arms in the games, from elite closers to pitchers with devastating pitches. As the game changes, the bullpen has become one of the most crucial roles in the sport. Without a stable pen, you can’t win games. No. 5: Washington Nationals The...
