The Mets’ bullpen is perhaps the only area that is not settled as Spring Training winds down. The final bullpen spot is still up for grabs, and even with some players being assigned to minor league camp, it doesn’t mean they can’t make the team. That holds true for right-hander Tim Peterson, who registered two scoreless innings on Sunday against the Washington Nationals, and...
When the New York Mets selected 26-year-old right-hander Kyle Dowdy out of the Cleveland Indians organization in this year’s Rule 5 draft, the Escondido, California native’s versatility as a starter or reliever was surely a draw for the Mets, who were mere weeks into their depth-minded offseason. Now, with under a week to go until Opening Day and the Mets’ bullpen still not...
The Mets announced on Friday morning they’ve optioned relievers Tim Peterson, Tyler Bashlor, and Daniel Zamora to minor league camp. The Mets now have 36 players in major league camp. Peterson, 28, got off to a strong start this spring though his last two outings have been poor. He has a 5.40 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and eight strikeouts in 8.1 innings this spring. The right-hander made his MLB...
Kyle Dowdy was looking like he was going to have to be offered back to the Cleveland Indians for much of Spring Training as, despite his increase in velocity, he had a 12.46 ERA while walking four batters and only striking out one in 3 1/3 innings across four appearances. Dowdy, 26, made a lasting impression today, though, tossing almost as many innings against the Washington Nationals as he...
Matt Ehalt of The Record reported on Saturday that rumors circulating regarding the New York Mets roster, specifically the team’s re-hauled relief corps, are close to confirming the team will carry seven relievers heading into the upcoming season. After the headlining group of Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Seth Lugo, and Justin Wilson at the back-end of the Mets’ bullpen corps, there...
In December to close out the Winter Meetings, the Mets selected right-hander Kyle Dowdy in the Rule 5 draft. Dowdy, 26, was a relative unknown to the normal baseball fan, but a pitcher that the team reportedly saw big potential in the California native. In 2018, Dowdy split his year between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians organizations. His numbers weren’t exactly memorable. He...
Since Brodie Van Wagenen has taken over the Mets, he has made a flurry of moves. Amed Rosario may be the lone returning starter in the infield. The outfield will see at least one new face whether it is Jeff McNeil in left or Keon Broxton fighting it out with Juan Lagares for a spot in center. On the pitching front, the bullpen is radically different. Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, and Justin Wilson...
The Mets have been one of the most active teams on the market this winter. One of the focal points general manager Brodie Van Wagenen set out to improve on was the team’s bullpen. He bolstered the back-end by bringing back longtime Met Jeurys Familia, trading for elite closer Edwin Diaz and inking southpaw Justin Wilson to a two-year deal. Those three combined with Robert Gsellman and Seth...
The Mets held an event on Monday at Citi Field, where the equipment truck was packed and sent off for St. Lucie. After the event, Mets’ general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen took some questions from the media, which I covered for MMO. Brodie talked about a number of things, including his active offseason, his excitement for the 2019 season and beyond, the starting rotation and Yoenis...
“We feel really good about where we’re at going into Spring Training.” That’s what Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said on Monday at Citi Field, as the team truck was packed with equipment and sent off to Port St. Lucie for Spring Training. The same holds true for the starting rotation, according to Van Wagenen, who is counting on his four main guys in...
Good morning Mets fans! The Winter Meetings have come and gone and many players remain available in trades and via free agency. Despite already making some moves, Brodie Van Wagenen is still not finished for this offseason. Latest Mets News The Mets selected RHP Kyle Dowdy in the Rule 5 Draft. The last Rule 5 selection that the Mets made who lasted a whole season was Sean Gilmartin who they...
