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1,287. Dom Hamel Huzzah, the Ham finally got his taste of the big leagues.

Tylor Megill: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Megill is being further evaluated as the team seeks to find the source of the pitcher's right elbow discomfort, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports. Megill has been shut down after he experienced tightness in his pitching arm following his most recent rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Mendoza noted Wednesday in regard to Megill's status that Tommy John surgery has not been discussed, though that doesn't necessarily mean it won't be in the future. The righty has been out since mid-June due to elbow trouble, and his availability for the rest of the season is very much in doubt. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 9/23/2025. Frankie Montas: Montas will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. A full UCL repair had been considered likely, and now it's official. The operation will likely sideline Montas until the 2027 campaign. Montas proved to be a disastrous investment for the Mets, posting a 6.28 ERA in seven starts and two relief appearances, and he will now undoubtedly exercise a $17 million player option for 2026. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 2/1/2027. Luis Torrens: The Mets placed Torrens on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right forearm contusion. According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, Torrens said he suffered the injury while blocking a ball behind the plate in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Reds, and while he has avoided a fracture, he's sore enough that the Mets decide to make a roster move. Hayden Senger was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Torrens as the Mets' backup catcher. Injury Forearm. Est. Return 9/17/2025. Jesse Winker: Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed Wednesday that Winker (back) will be shut down for the rest of the 2025 season, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports. Winker landed on the injured list in mid-July due to back inflammation. He was pulled from his rehab assignment last week after suffering a setback, and the injury is severe enough for the 32-year-old to be officially sidelined for the rest of the 2025 campaign. Winker will shift his focus to being ready for spring training and will enter the offseason as a free agent. He logged just 81 plate appearances for the Mets this season, slashing .229/.309/.400 with one home run, one stolen base, 10 RBI and eight runs. Injury Back. Est. Return 2/1/2026.

Trevor Cahill played in the Mets system in 2022. He had a 9.00 ERA in 2 relief appearances for the Gastonia Ghost Peppers before retiring. Cheslor Cuthbert, who played in the Mets system in 2021, hasn't played in 2025 during the regular season. But in the 2024-25 offseason, he hit .360/.474/.523 with 40 hits in 32 games for the Gigantes de Rivas of the Nicaraguan Winter League. Daniel Johnson played in the Mets system in 2022. He's hit .189 with 10 hits in 53 at-bats between the Giants and Orioles. Between their Triple-A clubs, he hit .279/.325/.516 with 9 homers and 34 RBI in 49 games. For the Caliente de Durango in Mexico, he hit .429/.512/.943 in 35 at-bats. Tzu-Wei Lin played in the Mets system in 2022. With the Rakuten Golden Eagles of the CPBL in 2025, he hit .242 with 74 hits in 93 games. Mark Payton, who played in the Mets system in 2021, hit .155 in 22 games between the Toros de Tijuana and Algodoneros de Union Laguna of the Mexican League. Felix Pena played in the Mets system in 2022. He was 9-2 with a 1.86 ERA in 19 starts for the Uni-President Lions of the CPBL this year. Jesus Reyes, who played in the Mets system in 2021, was 2-2 with a 4.31 ERA in 40 relief appearances for the Algodoneros de Union Laguna in Mexico. JT Riddle, who played in the Mets system in 2022, hit .248 in 29 games for the Lexington Legends. Alex Sanabia, who played in the Mets system in 2021, played for the York Revolution (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 3 GS), Toros de Tijuana (0-0, 15.19 ERA, 2 G) and Saraperos de Saltillo (0-0, 5.40 ERA 3 GS) in 2025. Allan Winans played in the Mets system from 2018 to 2021, having been their 17th-round pick in 2018. He's gone 0-1 with a 8.68 ERA in 9 1/3 innings for the Yankees this year, but went 11-1 with a 1.64 ERA in 20 games (17 starts) for their Triple-A club in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

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I remember. Maybe its because he got caught up in the Kris Bryant whirlwind, but the hype was intense for a while.

Another one who was overhyped and pegged a future Hall of Famer within his first couple years, just to become "very good." That happens a lot these days. Kris Bryant, who can't have much left in the tank, is an even bigger example. Rizzo won 4 GGs; I didn't realize he was that good defensively. Also, Kyle McGowin, former Nats pitcher, retired in July.

Time for Dom Hamel take two. He has been promoted and Brazoban has been optioned. Justin Garza elected free agency.

Rich Hinton died. https://tucson.com/sports/subscriber/article_48c7ac7f-471e-4e44-95ce-033ba9f9f86c.html Who was Rich Hinton? Rich Hinton (1947–2025) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher who played parts of six seasons between 1971 and 1979. A left-handed pitcher from Tucson, Arizona, Hinton was drafted five times before signing with the Chicago White Sox in 1969. He debuted in 1971 with the White Sox and went on to play for the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, and in three separate stints with the White Sox. Primarily a reliever, Hinton compiled a career record of 9–17 with a 4.87 ERA and 152 strikeouts. His best season came in 1978 with Chicago, when he made 29 appearances, earned his only two complete games, and recorded his first save. Despite frequent trades and time in the minors, he remained a reliable presence on the fringes of several rosters. Hinton’s career highlight included two complete games in 1978—one a victory over the Twins, the other a loss to the Angels against Frank Tanana. His son, Robert Hinton, later pitched professionally in the minors from 2004 to 2013. Rich Hinton died on August 7, 2025, in Sarasota, Florida, at the age of 78. Jim Dickson died. https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/original-houston-astros-pitcher-passes-away-2128485 Who was Jim Dickson? Jim Dickson (1938–2025) was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played in 109 games over four seasons from 1963 to 1966. A Portland, Oregon native, he batted left-handed, threw right-handed, and was listed at 6’1”, 185 lbs. After time in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ farm system, he was drafted by the Houston Colt .45s, making his MLB debut in July 1963. Dickson later pitched briefly for the Cincinnati Reds before joining the Kansas City Athletics, where he had his busiest season in 1965, appearing in 68 games—fourth-most in the American League. Despite Kansas City’s 103-loss season, he posted a winning record at 3–2. His only MLB start came in July 1966 against the Washington Senators, after which he was sent back to the minors. He spent the rest of his professional career in Triple-A before retiring in 1970. Across his major league career, Dickson logged 142⅓ innings with a 5–3 record, a 4.36 ERA, 86 strikeouts, and three saves. After retiring, he coached at Astoria High School in Oregon and later worked internationally as a pitching coach for Grosseto in Italy’s Serie A1 league. He died in Astoria, Oregon, on September 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Tom Patton died. https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/former-phillies-orioles-cardinals-catcher-passes-away-2129013 Who was Tom Patton? Tom Patton (1935–2025) was an American professional baseball catcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1961. Born in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania, he signed originally with the St. Louis Cardinals before being drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1956 Rule V Draft. Patton’s lone Major League appearance came on April 30, 1957, for the Orioles against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. Entering as part of a double switch, he went hitless in two at-bats against Billy Pierce but played a clean defensive game behind the plate. Most of his career was spent in the minors, where he played nine seasons with various teams, including the San Antonio Missions, Vancouver Mounties, Amarillo Gold Sox, and Williamsport Grays. Over 670 games, he posted a .261 batting average with 33 home runs. After leaving baseball, Patton worked for decades at Pepperidge Farm Bakery in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and remained a lifelong resident of Chester County. He died in Narvon, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Also, who was Jim Marshall? Jim Marshall (1931–2025) was an American professional baseball player, manager, and coach whose career spanned more than four decades across the United States and Japan. A left-handed first baseman and outfielder, he played in 410 Major League Baseball games from 1958 to 1962 with the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .242 with 29 home runs. He also starred in Japan with the Chunichi Dragons from 1963 to 1965, hitting 78 home runs in three seasons. After retiring as a player, Marshall managed extensively in the minors and later became a big-league skipper. He led the Chicago Cubs from 1974 to 1976 and the Oakland Athletics in 1979, finishing with a career MLB managerial record of 229–326 (.413). He later coached, scouted, and advised teams, including working as Pacific Rim operations advisor for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Marshall remained connected to baseball well into his later years and also managed in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1990. He died on September 7, 2025, at the age of 94. And who was Jim Bethke? Jim Bethke (1946–2025) was an American professional baseball pitcher best known for his brief Major League career with the New York Mets in 1965. Signed as a free agent in 1964, he made his debut at just 18 years old, making him the youngest player in the majors that season. Bethke appeared in 25 games, all in relief, recording a 2–0 win–loss record, 19 strikeouts, and a 4.28 ERA. Standing 6'3", he was notably 26 years younger than veteran teammate Warren Spahn. After his lone MLB season, Bethke continued playing in the minors through 1971, with stints for teams including the Buffalo Bisons, Memphis Blues, and San Jose Bees. He passed away on June 19, 2025, at the age of 78. And who was Randy Moffitt? Randy Moffitt (1948–2025) was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played from 1972 to 1983, primarily with the San Francisco Giants. Drafted in the first round in 1970, he became a dependable bullpen arm, recording 96 career saves and ranking among the National League’s top relievers during the 1970s. Known for consistency, he finished over 300 games and saved at least 10 games in multiple seasons. His career was interrupted in 1979–81 by a rare intestinal illness, but he returned to finish his playing days with the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays. The younger brother of tennis legend Billie Jean King, Moffitt was inducted into the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame. He died in Long Beach, California, on August 28, 2025, at age 76.

Why does every single do-it-yourself magic number calculator get it wrong? Jeez Louise.

Jose Siri activated; Wander Suero designated. Jared Young optioned; Justin Garza outrighted.

Jimmy Yacabonis, who played for the Mets in 2023, is 3-0 with a 3.30 ERA in 23 appearances for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico. Gabriel Ynoa, who pitched for the Mets in 2016, is with the Dorados de Chihuahua in Mexico, but has been hurt all year. Alex Young, who pitched for the Mets in 2024, is in the Reds chain, but hasn't played all year due to injury. Daniel Zamora, who played for the Mets in 2018 and 2019, is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA in 49 relief appearances for the Toros de Tijuana in Mexico. Rob Zastryzny, who pitched for the Mets in 2022, is 2-1 with a 1.59 ERA in 19 games (1 start) for the Brewers after beginning the season in the Yankees chain. Between two Triple-A stops, he is 0-0 with a 6.16 ERA in 22 games (1 start). Tyler Zuber pitched for the Mets in 2025. Since leaving the organization in July, he has a 11.70 ERA in 9 relief appearances for the Marlins and a 3.60 mark in 7 games for their Triple-A club in Jacksonville. He's currently on the IL. --- Now, let's go over some players who were drafted by the Mets, signed by them, selected off waivers, or otherwise played in the Mets system that never actually played for the Mets and see how they're doing in 2025: Jaylin Davis played in the Mets system in 2023. He's hit .203 with 16 home runs, 50 RBI and 12 steals in 82 games between the independent Milwaukee Milkmen and York Revolution (his current team) in 2025. Humberto Mejía played in the Mets system in 2023. In 116 2/3 innings between the Chunichi Dragons big club and minor league club in Japan in 2025, he's gone 8-7 with a 2.78 ERA. Michel Otañez pitched in the Mets system from 2016 to 2022. He has a 13.50 ERA in 6 relief appearances for the Athletics this year. At two minor league stops, he is 1-2 with a 7.71 ERA in 15 appearances. He has 20 Ks in 14 IP. Stephen Ridings pitched in the Mets system in 2023. He made one appearance for the Rangers Triple-A club in Oklahoma City in 2025, allowing 5 earned runs without recording a single out. He later retired. Bubby Rossman played in the Mets system in 2023. Between two Mexican League stops, he was 0-0 with a 8.59 ERA in 9 relief appearances before being released in May. Antonio Santos pitched in the Mets system in 2022. Between two stops in the Cubs minor league chain in 2025, he is 3-7 with a 2.73 ERA in 23 games (18 starts). Taylor Saucedo joined and left the Mets system between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023. In 2025, he is 0-0 with a 7.43 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Mariners. He is 3-0 with a 3.18 ERA in 20 games for their Triple-A club in Tacoma.

We're getting to a point where the early history of the Mets is going to start fading into the ether, where active memories fade and all we get is second hand accounts. Even the youngest fans who were sentient enough to remember the earliest Mets teams are probably 70-75 years old now.

Thanks, I removed him from the list.

Living original Mets: John DeMerit Galen Cisco Cliff Cook Rick Herrscher Jay Hook Craig Anderson The YOUNGEST is Craig Anderson at 87.

It seemed almost certain this was going to at least be a 90-win team. But now I'm getting 2007/2008/2016 Mets vibes. Total underachievers. We have offensive stars in Soto, Lindor and Alonso, "top prospects" in Acuna, Baty, Vientos, Mauricio and Alvarez, pitching "stars" in Senga and Diaz, and a whole core of supposedly solid players in Nimmo, McNeil, Marte, Manaea, Peterson, etc. and they could potentially not even be a .500 team this year.

Heaven's to Bethke, another one!

Torrens to IL, Senger back up.

Suero went to the minors without tossing a pitch for NY...so far.

These are all the living players from the 1950s now. Organized by year of debut... 1948 Bill Greason 1949 Bobby Shantz 1950 Vern Law Bob Ross 1952 Neal Hertweck Ron Necciai 1953 Roy Face Ted Kazanski Bob Oldis Jim Willis Al Worthington 1954 Joey Amalfitano Ray Crone Camilo Pascual John Pyecha Bob Skinner 1955 Vicente Amor Wayne Causey John Edelman Alex George Don Kaiser Sandy Koufax Eric MacKenzie Stan Pawloski Pedro Ramos Bobby Richardson Jim Small 1956 Luis Aparicio Bob Aspromonte Jackie Brandt Mack Burk Marty Keough Joe Margoneri Bill Mazeroski Taylor Phillips Bill White 1957 Ken Aspromonte Bennie Daniels John DeMerit Jim Gentile Johnny Goryl Eddie Haas Ken Hamlin Bobby Henrich Jay Hook Fred Kipp Tony Kubek Don Lee Lloyd Merritt Claude Osteen Tom Patton Buddy Pritchard Charlie Rabe George Thomas Jim Woods 1958 Felipe Alou Gary Bell Ted Bowsfield Chuck Essegian Jack Feller John Fitzgerald Ron Hansen Johnny James Footer Johnson Willie Kirkland Lou Klimchock Bob Lillis Ralph Mauriello Zach Monroe Orlando Peña Lee Tate Don Taussig 1959 George Altman Gary Blaylock Cliff Cook Chuck Cottier Bob Duliba Jack Fisher Buddy Gilbert Jim Kaat Evans Killeen Marty Kutyna Gene Leek Jim Mahoney Jerry Mallett J.C. Martin Ken McBride Joe Morgan Jim Perry Jim Proctor Claude Raymond Bob Saverine Russ Snyder Al Spangler Wes Stock Billy Williams Ted Wills Source: https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/List_of_living_major_league_players_from_the_1950s Chuck Essegian is now the oldest former Oriole, born August 9, 1931.

Michael Wacha, who played for the Mets in 2020, is 9-11 with a 3.45 ERA in 28 starts for the Royals. Josh Walker, who played for the Mets in 2023 and 2024, had a 7.20 ERA in 3 relief appearances for the Blue Jays. They let him go in May and he has since pitched in the Phillies and Orioles systems. Between three Triple-A clubs in 2025, he is 2-2 with a 4.35 ERA in 39 relief appearances. Taijuan Walker, who played in the Mets system in 2021 and 2022, is 4-8 with a 4.03 ERA in 30 games (19 starts) for the Phillies. Zack Wheeler, who played for the Mets from 2013 to 2019, is 10-5 with a 2.71 ERA in 24 starts for the Phillies. In 149 2/3 innings, he has a league-leading 195 Ks, though that's not bound to last as he is injured. He is also currently leading the league in WHIP (0.935), K/9 (11.7) and K/BB (5.91). Trevor Williams, who played for the Mets in 2021 and 2022, is 3-10 with a 6.21 ERA in 17 starts for the Nationals. He's currently on the 60-day IL. Justin Wilson, who pitched for the Mets in 2019 and 2020, is 3-1 with a 2.51 ERA in 54 relief appearances for the Red Sox. -- Now, let's go over some players who were drafted by the Mets, signed by them, selected off waivers, or otherwise played in the Mets system that never actually played for the Mets and see how they're doing in 2025: Austin Adams was signed by the Mets after the 2023 season, but departed before the beginning of the 2024 campaign. He was 1-2 with a 9.13 ERA in 24 games (1 start) for the Red Sox Triple-A club in Worcester before being released in July. In 23 1/3 innings, he had 34 Ks. Jon Duplantier played in the Mets system in 2024. Between the Hanshin Tigers big club and minor league club, he is 7-3 with a 1.24 ERA in 18 games in 2025; in 101 1/3 innings, he has 128 Ks and a 0.819 WHIP. Duke Ellis played in the Mets system in 2024. He's been in the Yankees system in 2025, hitting .326/.387/.489 with 5 homers, 26 RBI and 37 steals in 70 games between three stops. Shintaro Fujinami played in the Mets system in 2024. He was 2-1 with a 5.79 ERA in 21 appearances for the Mariners Triple-A club in Tacoma before being released in June. He latched on with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars in Japan and has gone 1-0, 1.45 in 18 2/3 innings for the big club and 0-2, 3.55 for their minor league club. Tyler Heineman joined and departed the Mets system between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. He is currently hitting .305 with 3 home runs and 18 RBI in 131 at-bats for the Blue Jays. He had a .500 BA in 4 Triple-A at-bats. Cooper Hummel joined and departed the Mets system between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. He has played at the big league level for the Astros and Orioles, hitting .170 with 3 home runs and 7 RBI in 37 games. He's also played in the Rays and Yankees systems. At Triple-A, he's hit .301/.434/.655 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI in 113 at-bats. Kolton Ingram played in the Mets system in 2024. In 2025, he went 0-0 with a 5.68 ERA in 10 relief appearances between two stops in the Braves minor league system. He was released in June. Taylor Kohlwey played in the Mets system in 2024. He is hitting .286/.374/.436 with 10 home runs, 60 RBI and 13 steals in 105 games for the Long Island Ducks. Andriel Lantigua played in the Mets system from 2022 to 2024. His rights were sold to the Rockies for 2025. He has played for the independent Mississippi Mud Monsters in 2025, hitting .108/.221/.120 in 83 at-bats; that tracks with his career batting line of .124/.260/.148. Penn Murfee, was briefly in the Mets system during the 2023-2024 offseason. He was 0-1 with a 7.82 ERA in 15 relief appearances for the White Sox this year before being released in August. At Triple-A, he was 2-1 with a 4.09 ERA in 22 appearances. Daniel Palka played in the Mets system in 2022 and 2023. He is supposedly with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna in Mexico, but hasn't played for them this year. Jose Rondon signed with and departed the Mets system before the 2024 season began. He is with the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in 2025, hitting .297/.351/.506 with 12 home runs and 47 RBI in 58 games. Trayce Thompson played in the Mets system in 2024. He is hitting .230 with 13 homers, 44 RBI and 11 steals in 90 games for the Red Sox Triple-A club in Worcester. Luke Voit played in the Mets system in 2023. He has hit .314/.420/.595 with 12 home runs and 26 RBI in 41 games for the Tigres de Quintana Roo, .364/.500/.636 with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles minor league club and .264/.344/.485 with 10 home runs and 27 RBI in 46 games for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles big club (his current team). All told, he's hit .291/.386/.541 with 23 home runs and 55 RBI.

Brian Dayett died. Jody Davis WWW.FACEBOOK.COM Jody Davis, Gainesville. 4,050 likes · 1 talking about this. Official page.Retired pro athlete, played Major League Baseball for 10 years & coached for many more. Who was Brian Dayett? Brian Kelly Dayett (1957–2025) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees (1983–84) and Chicago Cubs (1985–87), and later in Japan for the Nippon-Ham Fighters (1988–91). Drafted by the Yankees in 1978, Dayett rose through the minors as a strong power hitter, highlighted by a Southern League MVP season in 1982 with the Nashville Sounds and a 35-home-run campaign for the Columbus Clippers in 1983. He made his MLB debut that year and became known as a platoon player and pinch-hitter, with flashes of power—including two grand slams for the Cubs. Across five MLB seasons, he hit .258 with 14 home runs in 218 games, while posting excellent fielding numbers. After moving to Japan, Dayett played four seasons with the Nippon-Ham Fighters, with his best year coming in 1989 when he hit .278 with 14 home runs. Following retirement as a player, he opened a hunting goods store and embarked on a long coaching and managing career. He managed the independent Cook County Cheetahs to a Heartland League title in 1998 and later coached in several MLB farm systems, primarily as a hitting coach, including for the White Sox, Astros, and Rangers organizations. He briefly served on the Texas Rangers’ major league coaching staff in 2014. Dayett was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2000 but continued coaching for years afterward. He spent his later life in Tennessee with his family.

Edwin Uceta, who played for the Mets in 2023, is 9-2 with a 3.78 ERA and 89 Ks over 64 1/3 innings in 60 relief appearances for the Rays. Jose Urena, who played for the Mets earlier this year, has played for the Blue Jays (12 1/3 IP, 3.65 ERA), Dodgers (3.0 IP, 3.00 ERA), Twins (17 2/3 IP, 4.58 ERA) and Angels (5 IP, 0.00 ERA) since departing the club. Across two Triple-A stops, including Syracuse, he is 0-2 with a 3.57 ERA in 9 games (7 starts). Justin Verlander, who played for the Mets in 2023, is 3-10 with a 4.29 ERA in 24 starts for the Giants. Jonathan Villar, who played for the Mets in 2021, is hitting .258 with 4 homers, 26 RBI and 22 steals in 75 games for the Algodoneros de Union Laguna in Mexico. -- Now, let's go over some players who were drafted by the Mets, signed by them, selected off waivers, or otherwise played in the Mets system that never actually played for the Mets and see how they're doing in 2025: Austin Allen played in the Mets system in 2024. He hit .188 in 5 games for the Caliente de Durango before being released in June. Mike Brosseau played in the Mets system in 2024. He hit .222 with 9 home runs and 39 RBI in 86 games for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas in the Padres system. He was released in August. Alexander Canario was purchased by the Mets prior to the 2025 season, but was then purchased by the Pirates, also before the year began. He has hit .212 with 5 home runs and 18 RBI in 189 at-bats over 73 games for the Pirates. Diego Castillo played in the Mets system in 2025. He was sold to the Royals in May and has hit .265 with 4 homers and 22 RBI in 49 games for their Triple-A club in Omaha. Carlos Cortes played in the Mets system from 2018 to 2024, having been taken in the 3rd round of the 2018 amateur draft. He is hitting .295 with 18 hits in 28 games for the Athletics. With Triple-A Las Vegas, he hit .322/.414/.603 with 17 home runs and 77 RBI in 71 games. Dylan Covey was signed by the Mets for 2025, but was let go before the season began. He then signed with the Braves, and despite having a 1.23 ERA in 7 1/3 innings for their Triple-A club in Gwinnett, was released in July. Matt Gage played in the Mets system in 2018 and 2024. He has a 1.80 ERA in 25 games (2 starts) between the Tigers and Giants (his current team). Between two Triple-A stops, he has a 1.43 ERA in 28 games. Anthony Gose played in the Mets system to begin 2025, but was released in June. He signed with Arizona and went 0-3 with a 5.14 ERA in 14 relief appearances for their Triple-A club in Reno before being released in August. Hobie Harris was signed by the Mets for 2025, but was drafted by Boston in the Triple-A round of the 2024 Rule 5 Draft. Between a start with their ACL club and 26 relief outings for Triple-A Worcester, he is 0-2 with a 4.34 ERA. Josh Hejka played in the Mets system from 2019 to 2024. He was 1-1 with a 6.28 ERA in 27 relief appearances between two stops in the Phillies chain before being released in July. Michael Hobbs joined and departed the Mets system between the end of 2024 and the start of the 2025 campaign. He was sold to the Mariners and has gone 1-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 42 relief appearances for their Double-A club in Arkansas. Rowdy Jordan played in the Mets system from 2021 to 2025, having been their 11th round pick in 2021. He joined the Astros chain partway through 2025, but after hitting .243 in 39 games for their Double-A club in Corpus Christi, he retired. Julian Merryweather signed with the Mets in June, but was released in August. He signed with Milwaukee and has posted a 2.84 ERA in 6 relief appearances for their Triple-A club in Nashville. Edward Olivares was signed by the Mets in December 2024, but was released in January. He joined the Orix Buffaloes in Japan and has hit .182 in 11 games for their minor league club. For their big club, he has hit .216 in 56 games. Connor Overton was signed by the Mets for 2025, but was released in March. He signed with the Blue Jays and had a 7.94 ERA in 17 innings between two stops before being released in June. He signed with the independent Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, with whom he is 0-4 with a 5.40 ERA in 8 starts. Logan Porter played in the Mets system in 2024. He is currently hitting .219 with 6 homers and 28 RBI in 67 games for the Giants Triple-A club in Sacramento. He has hit .143 in 7 at-bats for the big club. Jakson Reetz began 2025 in the Mets system, but was released in mid-July. He then joined the Orioles chain and has hit .164 in 19 games for their Triple-A club in Norfolk. Jon Singleton was signed by New York in April was released in June. The Astros love this guy, having brought him back again; he's hit .111 in 9 ABs for the big club and .192 with 6 homers and 20 RBI in 44 games for their Triple-A club in Nashville. Andre Scrubb played in the Mets system in 2024. Between two Atlantic League clubs in 2025, he is 3-2 with a 4.64 ERA in 34 relief appearances. Mike Vasil played in the Mets system from 2021 to 2024, having been their 8th round pick in 2021. He is 5-3 with a 2.57 ERA in 41 games (3 starts) for the White Sox, having been taken by Chicago in the Rule V Draft. Donovan Walton began 2025 in the Mets system, but was traded to the Phillies in early July. Since leaving the Mets, he has hit .341/.417/.422 with 2 homers and 27 RBI in 49 games for their Triple-A club, Lehigh Valley.

I'm sorry, I just can't even take this seriously. We here at The Crane Pool Forum are held to a greater standard and expect posts of a higher intellect, like those of "roger_that". I, also being a jenius, would have dipped into our vast and incredible wealth of minor league depth, which has been called the deepest in baseball, and not gone out and signed yet another washed-up nobody.

Yes, lots of short snippets. Surely from deep within the heart.

In typical Stearnsian-defender fashion, that is the exact sort of empty Stearns defense I would expect to see.