Tag: Left-handed reliever

Opinion: Mets in Dire Need of Left-Handed Relief

After Monday’s acquisition of Joey Lucchesi from the San Diego Padres, the Mets’ starting rotation seems mostly set. Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Carlos Carrasco, Lucchesi, and David Peterson represent five capable starters, and if any of them should falter, Robert Gsellman, Steven Matz, and Seth Lugo are all solid options to step into the rotation for a start or two. With the rotation set, the...

Left-Handed Relief Options the Mets Should Keep An Eye On

While the 2020 off-season has gotten off to a rather slow kick, the Mets have been busier than most so far. Re-acquiring starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, signing relief pitcher Trevor May, and more recently, the acquisition of catcher James McCann, as well as the hiring of Jared Porter as their new GM. The table is being set, and now is a good time for optimism if you are a Mets fan....