Cowtipper

Chris Devenski DFA'd. Reed Garrett to IL.

I remember rooting for him to make the majors. I remember when he was a phantom major leaguer, having been called up and sent down before making his debut. I remember when he was promoted, my cockles warmed. I remember when he was DFA'd and scooped up by another team, gone too soon. Dom Hamel and Blade Tidwell, two of the Mets more well-regarded minor leaguers these past couple years, are no longer with us.

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

35 dingle dongles for Pete now, he's reached that plateau in 4 of the last 5 years (and the other year, he had 34).

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.

Whoops, wrong thread.

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.

This team sux.

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.

It's crazy that, despite his horrid struggles earlier this year, Vientos is now on the verge of another 20-homer season. Also, let's see some redemption.

2025 has two 50-home run guys, Cal Raleigh and now Schwarber. Last year had Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. 2017 had Giancarlo Stanton and Judge. The last time there were THREE 50 home run guys was 2001, with Bonds, Sosa, McGwire and Luis Gonzalez. That feat is almost about to be repeated, as Ohtani is two HR away from 50. Eugenio Suarez could get there, too, as he has 45 dingers.

It is a blast to the past seeing Siri out there.

You just knew it was going to happen.

I'm not confident about this matchup.

It's like they don't even care.

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.