The primary of the Mets’ free brokers is formally headed elsewhere.
Lefty reliever Joely Rodriguez signed a one-year contract with the Pink Sox on Wednesday, the workforce introduced, with a membership choice for 2024. The deal consists of $2 million in assured cash plus incentives, The Put up’s Jon Heyman reported, together with a $4.25 million choice for the second yr.
The Mets weren't anticipated to retain Rodriguez, however his departure solely emphasizes the work they must do to rebuild their bullpen this offseason. Nearer Edwin Diaz, who re-signed on a five-year, $102 million deal this month, and Drew Smith are the one relievers below contract and sure to be within the Mets’ bullpen in 2023. Fellow relievers Adam Ottavino, Seth Lugo, Trevor Could and Trevor Williams are all free brokers.
Rodriguez, a vigorous presence within the clubhouse, landed in Queens after a spring coaching commerce this yr that despatched reliever Miguel Castro to the Yankees. As the one full-time lefty within the bullpen, Rodriguez posted a 4.47 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 26 walks in 50 ¹/₃ innings. The 31-year-old was faraway from the Mets’ wild-card collection roster after Sport 1 with a shoulder harm.
The Mets introduced Wednesday they've signed a pair of pitchers, left-hander Zach Muckenhirn and right-hander Denyi Reyes, to minor league contracts with invites to main league spring coaching.
The 27-year-old Muckenhirn is a reliever who spent 2022 on the White Sox’s Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte, posting a 3.11 ERA with 56 strikeouts and 23 walks in 55 innings. The previous Orioles farmhand has but to make his MLB debut.
Reyes, 26, made his big-league debut this yr with the Orioles, recording a 2.35 ERA in three video games (one begin) with three strikeouts and a stroll in 7 ²/₃ innings. The previous Pink Sox prospect has a profession 3.29 ERA throughout seven seasons within the minor leagues, making 84 begins and pitching in 129 video games general.
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