ADAM OTTAVINO NEWS

Mets won't name closer Mets manager Buck Showalter said Friday that he won't name a closer following the trade of David Robertson, with Ottavino and other options "on the table," Anthony DiComo of MLB.co...

Impact "All options are on the table. ... You might be surprised who might emerge," Showalter said. As DiComo points out, Ottavino easily has the most closing experience with 39 career saves. Brooks Raley has been better this season, though, and collected a save Thursday. Both relievers are worth rostering in deeper fantasy leagues, but it sounds as if this job won't be held down by one guy.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down sixth save Ottavino walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Saturday to record his sixth save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Giants.

Impact David Robertson had worked each of the previous two days and blew a save Friday, so Ottavino got the call in this one and got the job done. It's his first save since May 26, and Ottavino's recent control issues don't suggest he's going to supplant Robertson in the closer role any time soon -- over his last four appearances, he has a 3:6 K:BB while also hitting one batter and firing two wild pitches. On the season, Ottavino has a 4.01 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 35:15 K:BB through 33.2 innings, adding eight holds to his ledger.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets’ sinking ship has hit a new low after ugliest loss of the year

Buck Showalter, attempting to make the Mets' nausea-inducing situation less unpleasant, offered three words: “Almost won today."

JUNE 26, 2023

Adam Ottavino understands importance of Subway Series: 'It's different every year' NEW YORK — Adam Ottavino had always wanted to pitch in a Subway Series.

JUNE 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets Notebook: Adam Ottavino back at Coors Field, Francisco Alvarez moves up in order DENVER— Adam Ottavino has managed to reinvent himself throughout his career, and never was it more necessary than in Colorado with the Rocki...

MAY 28, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Notches fifth save Ottavino picked up the save in Friday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. He allowed one hit while striking out one over two-thirds of a scoreless inning. He did not walk a batter.

Impact Ottavino put together a second straight scoreless outing after giving up three runs in 0.2 innings against Cleveland on May 21. While the veteran has had several solid outings this year, his inflated 4.58 ERA is largely due to three rough outings this month, in which he gave up multiple runs in each one. The right-hander needs to string together more scoreless efforts before being considered a completely reliable option.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts fourth save Ottavino allowed a hit in a scoreless inning and picked up a save over the Rockies on Friday.

Impact Ottavino was charged with his first blown save Wednesday but was quickly given the reigns in the ninth inning again. This time, he needed just 10 pitches to lock down the 1-0 win despite yielding a leadoff single to Randal Grichuk. Ottavino turned in his first scoreless appearance since April 25 and lowered his season ERA to 3.75 through 12 innings. He's converted four of his five save chances while adding in two holds.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save in matinee Ottavino (0-2) blew the save and took the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, giving up two runs on two hits and a hit by pitch in an inning of r...

Impact Entering the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with the Mets ahead 5-4, Ottavino couldn't get the job done as Eric Haase smacked a two-run single to right-center with two outs. It's the first blown save the veteran right-hander has been charged with this season, although he was being used to set up David Robertson on Wednesday. Through 12 appearances and 11 innings, Ottavino has a 4.09 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB, and while he remains in the high-leverage mix, he's clearly the second option for saves in the bullpen behind Robertson.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated Saturday Ottavino was activated from the paternity list Saturday.

Impact He missed a couple days to the paternity list, but will be available in high-leverage situations for the next Mets game, which is scheduled to be Sun day against Atlanta after Saturday's game was postponed. David Robertson notched a save Thursday and should go back to sharing the opportunities with Ottavino.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on paternity list Ottavino was placed on the paternity list Thursday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Ottavino will miss the Mets' series finale against the Nationals on Thursday and probably at least a portion of the team's four-game set against the Braves that runs from Friday to Monday. Denyi Reyes is up from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sangs third save Ottavino earned the save Wednesday against the Dodgers. He gave up one run on one hit with one strikeout over one inning.

Impact Ottavino secured his third save in as many opportunities, despite giving up a solo home run to David Peralta in the bottom of the ninth inning. The 37-year-old righty managed to retire Yonny Hernandez and Trayce Thompson before striking out James Outman to end the game and preserve a crucial win in the series finale with the Dodgers. Ottavino is expected to continue sharing closer duties with David Robertson, who worked in a setup role during the eighth inning.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures second save Ottavino notched a save against the Dodgers on Monday with a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Ottavino breezed through the ninth frame to protect a two-run lead, retiring the side on 14 pitches. The save was the second of the season for the right-hander, though the opportunity may have been the result of David Robertson pitching (and recording a save) each of the previous two days. Robertson has four saves on the campaign and remains the best bet for New York's' ninth-inning opportunities, so Ottavino should be considered a backup option who is likely to see only occasional save chances.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vogelbach, Baty lead Mets past Dodgers 8-6 for 5th straight

Daniel Vogelbach homered and drove in three runs, Brett Baty delivered an RBI single in his season debut and the New York Mets rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 for their fi...

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nails down first save Ottavino walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Padres.

Impact David Robertson got the call with two outs and two on in the seventh inning and kept San Diego off the board through the eighth, leaving the save chance to Ottavino. Robertson remains the favorite for saves in the Mets' bullpen, but if manager Buck Showalter is flexible about using him in highest-leverage spots, there will be ninth-inning opportunities left over for Ottavino and Brooks Raley. Through six appearances and five innings this season, Ottavino has a 1.80 ERA and 7:1 K:BB with one hold in addition to Wednesday's save.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Bullpen Shines in Shutout Victory Over Padres John Curtiss, Drew Smith, David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each chipped in a scoreless frame to help secure the Mets win.

APRIL 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tagged with loss Wednesday Ottavino (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, failing to record an out and serving up a walkoff home run to Garrett Mitchell in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Impact With the score tied 6-6, Ottavino battled Mitchell to a full count before the outfielder turned on a slider that caught too much of the plate and drove it over the right-field wall. Ottavino had worked two clean innings in his first two appearances of the season, picking up a hold with a 2:0 K:BB, and while David Robertson remains the favorite for saves in the Mets' bullpen, he's not the only arm in the late-inning mix. Ottavino has a combined 43 holds and 14 saves over the last two seasons, and he figured to contribute in both categories in 2023.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell homers in 9th as Brewers sweep Mets with 7-6 win

Garrett Mitchell hit a tiebreaking homer off Adam Ottavino in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the New York Mets 7-6 on Wednesday for their fifth straight victor...

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could be in closer mix Ottavino is an option to replace Edwin Diaz (knee) in save situations, Tim Britton and Andy McCullough of The Athletic report.

Impact The veteran right-hander is probably the best healthy reliever remaining on the roster, but that fact could encourage manager Buck Showalter to use him earlier in games in high-leverage spots rather than limiting him to the ninth inning. Ottavino's platoon splits could also keep him out of the save picture in games where the opposition has tough left-handed hitters due up in the ninth. David Robertson and Brooks Raley appear to be the other internal options to replace Diaz, although Mets owner Steve Cohen likely won't be afraid to spend more money and acquire another relief arm.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why New York Mets' Adam Ottavino is Looking Forward to Pitch Clock Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino discusses his expectations for the new pitch clock in baseball and why he believes it could work to his ad...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eppler says Mets' lineup deep even after losing Correa

Having failed to land Carlos Correa, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler is satisfied with his offense heading into spring training

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ottavino's deal with Mets includes deferred money until 2035

Reliever Adam Ottavino’s $14.5 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets includes $8 million in deferred money that will not be fully paid until January 2035

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets re-sign setup man Adam Ottavino to two-year contract - The Boston Globe The former Red Sox was 6-3 with a 2.06 ERA and three saves in 66 appearances last season.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Mets officially bring back Adam Ottavino, continue needed improvements in the bullpen While the baseball world awaits word on Carlos Correa’s situation with the Mets, the Amazin’s are taking care of other business. The team an...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets officially bring back Adam Ottavino, continue needed improvements in the bullpen While the baseball world awaits word on Carlos Correa’s situation with the Mets, the Amazin’s are taking care of other business. The team an...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets officially bring back Adam Ottavino, continue needed improvements in the bullpen While the baseball world awaits word on Carlos Correa’s situation with the Mets, the Amazin’s are taking care of other business. The team an...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • SACBEE.COM