Hawaii 5-0

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Mets acquire Hawaii-born RHSP Jordan Yamamoto from the Marlins for a minor league infielder Frederico Polanco.



Lots of whiffs, lots of walks, high ERA but he's only 25. Mets must feel they can fix him

[MFS62]

They trade minor league infielder Frederico Polcano and designate Robel Garcia for assignment to make room on the roster.



https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-rhp-jordan-yamamoto-marlins-195437370.htmlhttps://sports.yahoo.com/mets-rhp-jordan-yamamoto-marlins-195437370.html



Later

[Edgy MD]

First roster pinch of the offseason. It may end up affecting the infield as much as the rotation. (Let's sign Murphy out of retirement!)



Still has options, and I imagine will be starting at S'cuse, because his pitches are all over the place.

[ashie62]

He showed signs in 2019 with a K rate of 9.4 Hit rate of 6.2 and a comp of 1.14.



His 2020 was possibly a short season nightmare to be ignored.

[G-Fafif]

Not many Mets have been title characters in their own https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0745726/West Wing episode.

[smg58]

Surprised the Marlins gave up on him so quickly. Maybe they know something -- he was certainly off last year -- but I wouldn't be too quick to bail on somebody I traded Christian Yelich to get. Polanco is young and raw, but he's hit at rookie league.

[stevejrogers]

Not many Mets have been title characters in their own https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0745726/West Wing episode.

Yeah, I'm surprised we didn't jump on here fast enough for a thread titled “We Traded For Yamamoto“

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

I never watched that show.



Sounds like the Marlins are trying to save $$

[Edgy MD]

If Yammy continues to wear the 50 he wore with the Marlininians, he'll be at least the third Hawaiian Met to wear Fitty, following Fernandez and Agbayani.



I thought Tyler Yates was in the McGarrett Club, too, but he wore 33, apparently honoring the great state of (checking ... ) Oregon!

[LWFS]

GOOD HEAVENS, MR. YAMAMOTO-- YOU'RE PROMISING!



https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/jordan-yamamoto-657141?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlbGood spin rates on the fastball (below-average velocity, but good command) and curveball, and the slider appears to be a pretty solid out pitch. Low-risk, interesting reward. At the very least, he's a good emergency starter/swingman option with growth potential. Nice get for low-value prospects.