Mets acquire reliever Trevor Gott from Mariners, who also unload Chris Flexen’s contract
1 year, 6 months ago

Mets acquire reliever Trevor Gott from Mariners, who also unload Chris Flexen’s contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Mets acquired right-handed reliever Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for lefty Zach Muckenhirn. New York also picked up righty Chris Flexen in the deal and immediately designated him for assignment. Flexen, earning $8 million this season, was designated for assignment by Seattle last week with an 0-4 record and a 7.71 ERA in four starts and 13 relief appearances. In the meantime, we get a player back and we will use a couple of different players to fill that extra bullpen spot as we go forward.” New York also transferred right-hander Edwin Uceta to the 60-day injured list.

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Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sean Manaea to re-sign with Mets for $75 million over 3 years, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. Manaea blossomed into New York’s top starting pitcher this year during his first season with the team, going 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts. He lowered his arm …

Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades
5 months, 1 week ago

Mets find more pitching, add starter Paul Blackburn and reliever Huascar Brazobán in trades

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Staying on the hunt for pitching, the New York Mets acquired starter Paul Blackburn from the last-place Oakland Athletics on Tuesday for minor league right-hander Kade Morris. New York also added reliever Huascar Brazobán in a deal with the struggling Miami Marlins for minor league infielder Wilfredo Lara just before baseball’s 6 p.m. EDT trade deadline. “I …

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets’ revamped rotation, AP source says
1 year ago

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets’ revamped rotation, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the New York Mets, agreeing to a $28 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Sunday. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 million, two-year contract with San Francisco, …

Chris Flexen could earn $1 million in bonuses for innings as part of White Sox contract
1 year ago

Chris Flexen could earn $1 million in bonuses for innings as part of White Sox contract

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Chris Flexen could boost his earnings by $1 million to $2.75 million with the Chicago White Sox this year if he pitches 160 or more innings. He has reached 160 innings just once in his big league career, pitching 179 2/3 in 2021. Flexen played for Seattle and Colorado last season, going 2-8 with a 6.86 ERA in …

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom
1 year ago

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale’s injury-filled career with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a trade to the Atlanta Braves that sent infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston. “The last few years he’s obviously had some IL time,” Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said. But at the same time, look, he’s coming off 100 innings pitched last year.” …

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán
1 year, 1 month ago

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán

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CINCINNATI — The Reds finalized a $26 million, two-year contract with pitcher Nick Martinez on Friday and a $16 million, two-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagán. Pagán, a 32-year-old right-hander has an $8 million salary next season, and the deal includes an $8 million player option for 2025. Martinez joins a rotation that could include Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham …

Right-hander Luis Severino and Mets finalize $13 million, 1-year contract
1 year, 1 month ago

Right-hander Luis Severino and Mets finalize $13 million, 1-year contract

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NEW YORK — Luis Severino and the New York Mets finalized a $13 million, one-year contract on Friday that moves the oft-injured right-hander across town from the Yankees. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old right-hander went 4-8 with a 6.65 ERA in 18 starts and one relief appearance while earning $15 million in the option year of a contract that paid …

Brandon Nimmo, Mets finalize $162 million, 8-year contract
2 years ago

Brandon Nimmo, Mets finalize $162 million, 8-year contract

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NEW YORK — Center fielder Brandon Nimmo and the New York Mets finalized their $162 million, eight-year contract on Saturday. A quality leadoff hitter with a.385 career on-base percentage, Nimmo became a free agent last month for the first time. During the offseason, the Mets have agreed to an $86.7 million, two-year contract with former Houston ace Justin Verlander, retained …

Giants sign RHP Trevor Rosenthal to $4.5M, 1-year deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Giants sign RHP Trevor Rosenthal to $4.5M, 1-year deal

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Right-handed reliever Trevor Rosenthal signed a $4.5 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. It’s an electric arm.” He has the potential to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for big league games pitched: $50,000 each for 15 and 18 games; $150,000 for 23 games; $200,000 for 28 games; $250,000 for 33 …

Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets
4 years ago

Mega deal: Indians trade star Lindor, Carrasco to Mets

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CLEVELAND — The Indians drafted and developed Francisco Lindor, who blossomed into an All-Star shortstop and one of baseball’s best all-around players. Knowing they could never meet his price, the Indians dealt the four-time All-Star and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, who have a new owner willing to spend at baseball’s highest levels in order to get …

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