JOSÉ BUTTÓ NEWS

Maintains rotation spot Butto is listed as the Mets' probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks at Citi Field.

Impact As expected, Butto will stick around in the Mets rotation for a second turn with Carlos Carrasco (finger) having since been shut down for the season. While returning from Triple-A Syracuse last week to make the fourth big-league start of his career, Butto struck out six and gave up two earned runs in 6.1 innings while taking a no-decision against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falters after six standout frames Butto settled for a no-decision against the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six batters over 6.1 innings.

Impact Butto was outstanding through five frames, giving up just four hits and one walk while keeping Washington scoreless. He returned for the seventh and yielded a pair of singles before exiting with one out and a 2-0 lead, and he lost his chance at a victory when both baserunners crossed the plate following his departure. Despite the disappointing ending, this was easily Butto's best outing of the campaign, as he picked up his first quality start and recorded a season-high strikeout total. The right-hander has a good chance of sticking in the Mets rotation given the solid outing and the fact that Carlos Carrasco is out for the season with a fractured pinky finger.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Jose Butto turns in best outing of his season in 3-2 loss to Nationals WASHINGTON — The Mets are in need of a starting pitcher with Carlos Carrasco out for the rest of the season. Right-hander Jose Butto auditio...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Expected to start Wednesday Butto is expected to start for the Mets on Wednesday at Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Butto was called up last week to work in relief, but he'll be pressed into starting duties after Carlos Carrasco suffered a season-ending fracture of his fifth right finger. Butto, 25, owns a career 6.75 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 15:16 K:BB in 18.2 major-league innings.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Butto was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Butto is part of the wave of promotions for the Mets as rosters expand. He'll join the team's bullpen for now but could be an option for starts at some point in the final month.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining bullpen Friday Butto will be added to the Mets' major-league roster Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Butto is expected to work out of the bullpen down the stretch. The 25-year-old has posted a 4.30 ERA in 14.2 innings (two starts, two relief appearances) this season at the major-league level and a 5.93 ERA in 91 innings (19 starts) with Triple-A Syracuse.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mets optioned Butto to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Butto will presumably transition back into a starting role as heads back to Syracuse after he was called up from Triple-A on Tuesday to provide a fresh arm out of the New York bullpen. He came on in relief of David Peterson and proceeded to pitch 2.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday against the Pirates after giving up three earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out five. The Mets selected right-hander Dennis Santana from Triple-A Syracuse to fill Butto's spot in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Butto gives up 3 runs after getting call to make spot start, Mets lose to Pirates, 7-4 Left-hander David Peterson lasted only 3 2/ 3 innings and Butto, a spot starter, took over from there, taking the loss after a seventh-innin...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Butto from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

Impact Butto has spent the majority of this season with Syracuse and holds an underwhelming 5.96 ERA in 80 innings there, but the Mets need a fresh bullpen arm leading into Tuesday night's game against the Pirates.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Butto was returned to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Butto served as the 27th man for the Mets during Wednesday's doubleheader against the Tigers and allowed one earned run over 2.1 innings of relief. He'll jump back into a starting role at Triple-A.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back up for twin bill The Mets recalled Butto from Triple-A Syracuse and designated him as the 27th man for Wednesday's doubleheader in Detroit, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Butto previously served as the 27th man for Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta, but he went unused after being called up prior to the second game of the twin bill. After being returned to Triple-A on Tuesday, Butto will be back with the big club a day later as the 27th man once again. He'll be available for both games of the doubleheader this time around before heading back to Syracuse.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up for back end of twin bill The Mets recalled Butto from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of the second game of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Impact Though Butto was optioned to Syracuse just one day earlier, he's eligible to pitch in relief for the nightcap Monday since the Mets are designating him as their 27th man for the twin bill. He'll give the Mets a fresh arm after the team needed five relievers to cover nine innings in the 9-8 loss in Game 1, though Butto won't necessarily be tasked with a big workload in Game 2 if starter Tylor Megill is able to provide a decent amount of length.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted back to minors The Mets optioned Butto to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Due to a rainout Sunday, the Mets will conclude their series with Atlanta with a doubleheader Monday. Butto looked to be a candidate to start one of those two contests along with Tylor Megill, but unless the Mets elect to place another player on the injured list in a corresponding move, Butto won't be eligible to be recalled ahead of the twin bill. Butto's demotion comes after he pitched to a 2.79 ERA in 9.2 innings over his prior two starts with the big club, but his underlying numbers -- specifically, a 3:10 K:BB -- didn't portend strong results moving forward.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another start Butto is scheduled to start Sunday's game against Atlanta at Citi Field.

Impact Butto will wind up getting two starts this week, as he previously took a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday while working 4.2 innings and giving up two runs on four hits and six walks. Through his two outings with the big club this season, Butto owns an ugly 3:10 K:BB in 9.2 innings, and the poor control he's displayed thus far makes it tough to rely on him as a streaming option against a potent Atlanta lineup. The Mets are set to return Max Scherzer from suspension next week and will likely get Justin Verlander (shoulder) back from the injured list as well, so expect Butto to be optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse following Sunday's start, regardless of how he performs.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with command Butto (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and six walks over 4.2 innings against Washington. He struck out one.

Impact Butto had control issues once again Tuesday, walking six batters in 4.2 frames but managed to limit the Nationals to just two runs and took the loss. The 25-year-old has struggled in both of his spot starts this season with a 3:10 K:BB over 9.2 innings. Considering he hasn't given the Mets any reason to keep him on the big league roster, Butto will likely be optioned back down to Triple-A once Justin Verlander (shoulder) returns from the IL but might be needed for one more start which could come Sunday against Atlanta.

APRIL 26, 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

Joining big-league rotation The Mets recalled Butto from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, and he's in line to start or serve as a bulk reliever in the team's series opener versus the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of...

Impact Butto was optioned to Triple-A just eight days ago, but he'll be able to rejoin the big club in fewer than the minimum 15 days because the Mets placed reliever Edwin Uceta (ankle) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. The rookie right-hander acquitted himself well in his first start with the big club April 16 in Oakland, covering five innings and allowing one earned run in a no-decision. Butto tentatively lines up for a two-start week -- he's in line to take the hill again Sunday in Atlanta -- but he could head back to the minors immediately after that outing with ace Justin Verlander (shoulder) likely to return from the IL in the first week of May.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Butto was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Butto pitched well on Sunday while allowing just a run against the Athletics over five innings, but he's sent down to provide a fresh arm in the bullpen. Edwin Uceta takes his place on the roster. Butto will likely be an up-and-down option for the Mets throughout the 2023 campaign.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run in no-decision Butto gave up one run on five hits and four walks in a no decision versus the Athletics on Sunday. He struck out two.

Impact Butto supplied the Mets with a solid effort after he stepped in to pitch on short notice. The 25-year-old showed some struggle with his command, throwing just 43-of-83 pitches for strikes but he did induce a 50 percent ground ball rate and was able to limit the damage overall. Butto will likely be optioned back to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday and could be a candidate for another call up if the Mets' rotation faces any more injuries.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday against A's Mets manager Buck Showalter announced after Saturday's game that Butto will get the start Sunday against the Athletics in place of Max Scherzer (soreness), Mike Puma of the New Yor...

Impact Scherzer's start is being moved back three days because of lingering soreness in his back and side, so it'll be Butto on the bump. The right-hander made two starts with Triple-A Syracuse before being promoted Saturday morning, and should be fully stretched out while getting a chance to face one of the weaker MLB lineups come Sunday.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Butto was recalled Saturday from Triple-A Syracuse.

Impact Butto could draw a start at some point during the Mets' current West Coast road trip, which began Friday and runs through next Sunday. He had registered a 1.86 ERA and 8:5 K:BB through 9.2 innings (two starts) this season at the Triple-A level.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Candidate for NYM rotation Butto is a candidate to join the Mets' rotation on their West Coast road trip, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact That road trip begins Friday in Oakland and runs through next Sunday, April 23 in San Francisco. There is a three-game set at Dodger Stadium in between. DiComo notes that the Mets have been discussing adding a starter to give every other member of the rotation an extra day of rest during the road swing. Butto, 25, has pitched to a 1.86 ERA and 8:5 K:BB in 9.2 innings (two starts) this season with Triple-A Syracuse.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Syracuse Butto was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets.

Impact Butto was never likely to begin the season with the Mets, but he is one of the better pitching prospects in the system and reached the majors for one appearance in 2022. The 24-year-old will begin the season in the International League, and could make starts for New York if he's needed and pitches well for Syracuse this spring.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in spring start Butto gave up a run on zero hits and two walks over 1.2 innings in Saturday's split-squad game against the Marlins, striking out four straight batters.

Impact The run crossed the plate after he'd left the game in the second inning. Butto touched 97 mph with his fastball, and while the 24-year-old right-hander isn't viewed as an elite prospect, he did post solid numbers between Double-A and Triple-A in 2022 before making his big-league debut in late August. The Mets have plenty of rotation depth, but if injuries thin the ranks, Butto could be a factor later in the year if he continues his development and can add a reliable curveball to his fastball-changeup arsenal.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Butto was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Impact Butto was knocked around Sunday in his major-league debut, so the Mets decided to return him to Syracuse for the time being. He is one of the club's top prospects, so he figures to be back in the big leagues at some point, either this season or next.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE