Impact The 26-year-old posted a 7.00 ERA but had a 21:8 K:BB over 18 relief innings at Durham this season. Uceta should work in low-leverage spots out of Tampa Bay's bullpen.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
EDWIN UCETA #63 - PITCHER - TAMPA BAY RAYS
2-0 W-L •
0.82 WHIP •
1.51 ERA
2-0 W-L
0.82 WHIP
1.51 ERA
Added to big-league roster The Rays selected Uceta's contract from Triple-A Durham on Monday, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
Cut loose by Cubs Uceta was released by the Cubs on Tuesday.
Impact Uceta was removed from the Cubs' 40-man roster last month and is now out of the organization altogether. The reliever allowed nine runs over five innings during his brief time with Triple-A Iowa.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Iowa Uceta cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact The Cubs claimed Uceta off waivers from the Mets last week and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. He'll now officially remain in the Cubs' farm system while losing his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old righty has surrendered six runs in 5.2 Triple-A innings this season.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Cubbies The Cubs claimed Uceta off waivers from the Mets on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact After being DFA'd by the Mets on Wednesday, Uceta will now look to earn a spot in the Cubs' bullpen. Though he's been injured for most of the year, Uceta has been decent when healthy, allowing one run in 4.2 innings in Triple-A and throwing three scoreless innings for the Mets in April.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moves off 40-man roster The Mets designated Uceta for assignment Wednesday.
Impact Uceta will cede his spot on the 40-man roster to reliever Dennis Santana, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. Before he was activated from the injured list and sent back to Syracuse on Sunday, Uceta had made just one three-inning relief appearance for the Mets this season.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reinstated from IL, sent down Uceta (knee) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Uceta had been sidelined since late April due to ankle and knee injuries, but he began a rehab assignment in early August and struck out two in four innings over four appearances. He'll remain with the Triple-A club now that he's healthy but will likely be a candidate to be called up if the Mets need bullpen help at some point.
AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rehabbing at Single-A Uceta (knee) shifted his rehab assignment to Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday and tossed a perfect inning.
Impact Uceta needed just eight pitches to retire the side Sunday in the second appearance of his rehab assignment, which began in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Wednesday. The right-hander has been on the shelf since late April and later underwent surgery in June to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He'll eventually move his rehab to Triple-A Syracuse and will likely make a few appearances with the Mets' top affiliate before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes to 60-day IL The Mets transferred Uceta (knee) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.
Impact The transaction won't affect Uceta's timeline for rejoining the Mets, as he had already missed more than two months after landing on the 15-day IL on April 25 due to a left ankle sprain. He resumed a rehab assignment in early May, only to develop a left knee injury during that time before he was ultimately diagnosed with a torn meniscus, which he had surgically repaired June 9. The Mets likely won't have a precise timeline for Uceta's return from the IL until he resumes a throwing program.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes meniscus surgery Uceta (ankle) underwent surgery Friday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Uceta injured his knee just as he was nearing the end of his recovery from a left ankle sprain. He's been on the shelf since late April and now his absence will be extended at least another eight weeks. The Mets could soon transfer him from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts up rehab assignment Uceta (ankle) began a rehab assignment Thursday with Triple-A Syracuse and allowed two unearned runs on no hits and four walks over 1.1 innings.
Impact The fact that Uceta was cleared to go out on a rehab assignment less than two weeks after landing on the 15-day injured list suggests his left ankle sprain isn't a major concern, but the Mets will want to see a sharper minor-league appearance or two from him before activating him. He threw only 13 strikes during his 32-pitch appearance Thursday.
MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets Place Edwin Uceta on IL, Recall Jose Butto The Mets have placed Edwin Uceta on the IL with an ankle sprain and recalled starting pitcher Jose Butto from Triple-A Syracuse.
APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets place RHP Edwin Uceta (ankle) on IL The New York Mets placed right-hander Edwin Uceta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain.
APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Placed on 15-day IL Uceta was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 23, with a left ankle sprain.
Impact Uceta presumably suffered the injury while making a three-inning relief appearance Saturday at San Francisco. It's his only major-league appearance so far this year. Jose Butto will join the Mets from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Syracuse Uceta was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Uceta will take the roster spot of Jose Butto after Butto was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. The right-hander provides the Mets with a middle-innings option while he's with the club.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets Claim Edwin Uceta off Waivers From Pirates The Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta off waivers from the Pirates.
APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Claimed off waivers by NYM Uceta was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Thursday and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
Impact Uceta was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday. The 25-year-old right-hander holds a career 6.27 ERA and 38:19 K:BB in 37.1 total innings at the MLB level.
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Uceta was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday.
Impact This move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Tyler Heineman, who is up to help fill in for Austin Hedges (concussion) behind the plate. Uceta had just been claimed off waivers from the Tigers on Sunday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Pittsburgh Uceta was claimed off waivers by the Pirates and was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.
Impact The 25-year-old was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Thursday and will now join a new organization. Uceta appeared in 10 games for Arizona last season and had a 5.82 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB across 17 innings.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Detroit Uceta was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Thursday.
Impact Uceta missed the cut for Detroit's Opening Day roster and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old made 10 appearances for the Diamondbacks last year and had a 5.82 ERA over 17 innings.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Stavenhagen: Tigers have DFA'd Edwin Uceta to open up their... - The Athletic Tigers have DFA'd Edwin Uceta to open up their final 40-man spot. Trey Wingenter and Chasen Shreve selected to the 40-man. Beau Brieske (upp...
MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Moves to Triple-A The Tigers optioned Uceta to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
Impact A waiver pickup from the Diamondbacks in January, Uceta was sent out to the minors after allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and four walks over seven innings in Grapefruit League play during his first camp with the Tigers. The 25-year-old right-hander will probably need to show sharpened command and control at Triple-A for at least his first few appearances of the season before the Tigers entertain the idea of calling him up.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tigers claim right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta off waivers from Diamondbacks RHP Edwin Uceta, who was claimed off waivers by the Tigers, has thrown six scoreless innings in the Dominican Winter League.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Detroit Tigers claim right-hander Edwin Uceta off waivers from Arizona Diamondbacks Detroit Tigers right-hander Edwin Uceta, who turned 25 on Monday, has a 6.27 ERA with 19 walks and 38 strikeouts over 37⅓ innings in his MLB...
JANUARY 11, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Picked up by Detroit The Tigers claimed Uceta off waivers from the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact Detroit will likely give Uceta the chance to compete for a spot in its Opening Day bullpen during spring training, provided he's not moved off the 40-man roster before then and scooped up by another organization. Between stops with the Dodgers and Diamondbacks, the 25-year-old right-hander has submitted a 6.27 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 11.5 K-BB% across 37.1 career innings in the majors.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Designated for assignment Uceta was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Uceta split time between the Triple-A and major-league clubs last year and posted a 5.82 ERA and 1.24 WHIP in 17 innings over 10 relief appearances with the Diamondbacks. However, he'll lose his spot on the team's 40-man roster after Arizona signed Evan Longoria to a one-year contract.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
