The Mets took on the Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series on Friday night. After getting the best of the Cardinals on Thursday, the Mets came out on top again by defeating the Cardinals 7-1. The key to the Mets’ victory was a strong pitching performance by Joey Lucchesi, who made his first big league start since May 13. After loading the bases in the first inning, he managed to...
The New York Mets will be in attendance as Zack Britton throws a simulated game in California on Thursday, according to John Harper of SNY. Britton, who is currently a free agent, will be in action at UC-Irvine with around eight teams expected to be there watching, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. And, according to Mike Puma of The New York Post, Britton will also throw a showcase for teams in...
As was reported on February 15, the New York Mets were one of the teams that watched veteran relief pitcher Zack Britton’s showcase. That was not the first time there was a reported Mets and Britton connection either. Back in January, the Mets were also reported as being interested. Add in the well-known fact that Buck Showalter and Britton have history together in Baltimore, all these...
The Mets went to veteran left-hander Zack Britton on Wednesday according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Though the Mets traded for fellow lefty Brooks Raley earlier this offseason, the southpaw depth is thin beyond that. Britton, 35, has thrown only 38 innings over the last three seasons. In 2021, Britton missed months after surgery that removed a bone chip from his elbow. Once he returned, he...
The New York Mets reportedly have interest in relief pitcher Zack Britton, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Though the Mets could not come to terms with Carlos Correa after three weeks of negotiating, the Mets are still looking to round out the 2023 roster. Britton, 35, would be a high-risk, high-reward signing if the Mets gave him any sizable money. That’s because...
Zack Britton Age: 34 B/T: L/L 2022 Traditional Stats: 3 G, 0-0, 0.2 IP, 13.50 ERA, 10.500 WHIP, 1 SO, 6 BB 2022 Advanced Stats: 46 ERA+, 27.11 FIP, 13.5 SO/9, 11.1 SO%, 66.7% BB, -0.1 WAR Rundown Zack Britton was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the third round of the 2006 MLB June Amateur Draft. He made his Major League debut in 2011 and recorded a 4.61 ERA with 97 strikeouts in just over...
