After his magnificent 2025 campaign, Edwin Díaz is expected to opt out of the remaining three years and $57 million left on his contract. While the 31-year-old has expressed his desire to stay in New York, the Mets need to have a backup plan in case Díaz signs elsewhere. There are many quality relievers on the market that will cost significantly less than Díaz, and these five are worth keeping...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Washington Nationals are re-signing reliever Kyle Finnegan to a one-year deal, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Finnegan, 33, earned an All-Star selection last season but struggled significantly in the second half. He’ll return to Washington on a $6 million guarantee. Despite his struggles, the Nats could still opt to have him close. A National since 2020, he has been...
Kyle Finnegan Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 33 (09/04/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 65 G, 63 2/3 IP, 3.68 ERA, 1.335 WHIP, 3-8, 38 SV, 60 K, 24 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 110 ERA+, 22.1% K%, 8.9% BB%, 4.31 xERA, 4.25 FIP, 3.81 xFIP, 0.0 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR Rundown Kyle Finnegan has spent much of the last four seasons as the Nationals’ closer, and he’s done a solid job each year. In 2024, he...
Major League Baseball’s non-tender deadline officially ended at 8 p.m. Eastern November 22, sending notable players to free agency prior to the 2025 season. From a pitching standpoint, many bullpen arms were let go, some with success in 2024 and others with success in recent seasons. Below are the non-tendered bullpen arms highlighted that could help the Mets in 2025. Click here to read...
After defeating the Nationals in two straight games Monday and Tuesday, the Mets were hoping to claim the series win on Wednesday night as the clubs continued their four-game series in Washington. However, the Mets blew a five-run lead and went on to lose Wednesday night’s game to the Nationals 7-5. Jacob Barnes (4-2, 3.82 ERA) got the win for the Nationals, while Jake Diekman (2-3, 4.73 ERA)...
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...
A closer can make or break a team, and heading into 2023, the NL East is loaded with talent. The Phillies spent their offseason retooling their bullpen, adding two legit arms with closing experience, the Braves will call upon a new face with the departure of Kenley Jansen, and the Mets will call upon Edwin Díaz to replicate his dominant 2022 season. The division will be tight, and the...
The Dodgers bested the Cardinals on Sunday – one of the teams vying for a coveted NL Wild Card spot – but as the calendar shrinks, the Mets can’t rely on the kindness of strangers to stay relevant in the playoff picture. I watched a portion of today’s game on the live feed of MLB.com while multitasking, darting in and out of grabbing groceries. Clinging to a 3-2 lead, it was concerning that New...
