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Impact A waiver pickup earlier this offseason, Herget made seven appearances at the big-league level with Milwaukee in 2024, turning in a 9:3 K:BB while allowing two earned runs over 11.1 innings. While he won't be included on the Mets' Opening Day roster, Herget's presence on the 40-man roster will give him a good chance at seeing big-league action with New York at some point in 2025 when the club requires a fresh arm out of the bullpen.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Mets via waivers The Mets claimed Herget off waivers from the Brewers on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Herget, who turns 34 in April, allowed two runs with a 9:3 K:BB over 11.1 innings for the Brewers in 2024. He'll give the Mets some added bullpen depth from the right side.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Nashville The Brewers optioned Herget to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

Impact Herget made two scoreless appearances during his most recent stint with the Brewers. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for the return of Nick Mears (forearm) from the 15-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers designate Enoli Paredes for assignment, promote Kevin Herget to add fresh arm to bullpen

The Milwaukee Brewers have designated right-hander Enoli Paredes for assignment and have called up right-hander Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville to add a fresh arm to their bul...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Milwaukee bullpen The Brewers recalled Herget from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Impact Herget has pitched well during his brief time with the big club this season, allowing two runs with a 7:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings. He will be used in low-leverage situations.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from Triple-A The Brewers recalled Herget from Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

Impact He'll join the Milwaukee bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Mitch White, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Herget has made two relief appearances for Milwaukee this season, giving up two earned runs over 3.2 innings.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A Herget was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Impact Herget gave up two earned runs while recording a three-inning save and failing to notch a strikeout Friday against the Cardinals. Mitch White was added to the Brewers' active roster in a corresponding move.

MAY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Milwaukee The Brewers selected the contract of Herget from Triple-A Nashville on Monday.

Impact Herget joined Milwaukee on a minor-league contract March 1. He had not given up a run in nine of his 10 outings with Triple-A Nashville, with his one blemish coming April 30 when he allowed five runs on five hits and a walk over 1.1 innings. Herget will provide the Brewers bullpen depth after right-hander Janson Junk was optioned to Triple-A Nashville.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Herget elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Herget was pushed off the Reds' 40-man roster in early September and will now get an early start to free agency. The 32-year-old reliever owns a rough 5.74 ERA and 17:6 K:BB in 31.1 career major-league innings.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Herget cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville.

Impact Herget is no longer on the Reds' 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. The right-hander has posted a 5.18 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 24.1 innings in the majors in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Herget was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday.

Impact Herget holds a 5.18 ERA and 13:6 K:BB over 24.1 innings during his time in the majors this season. It's the second time this season that the reliever was removed from the Reds' 40-man roster, and he seems likely to clear waivers again and head to Triple-A Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected to MLB bullpen Cincinnati selected Herget's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Herget has struggled to a 5.73 ERA in 22 innings this season at the major-league level, but the Reds badly need fresh arms in general. The 32-year-old right-hander will likely operate in a low-leverage relief role.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Louisville Herget accepted an assignment and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being designated for assignment Monday to clear space for Joey Votto's return, Herget will stay put in the Reds organization. The 32-year-old righty holds a 10.66 ERA and 2.79 WHIP through 12.2 frames in Louisville this season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Herget was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact The Reds needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Joey Votto's return from the 60-day injured list. Herget, 32, holds a career 6.21 ERA over 16 relief appearances at the big-league level.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Herget was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Herget will return to Louisville just one day after he was called. He appeared in the team's contest against the Cardinals on Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits while also hitting a batter over 1.1 frames. The 32-year-old was the odd-man-out in Cincinnati's bullpen with Casey Legumina (ankle) being activated from the 15-day injured list Sunday. Herget

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Herget was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Herget did not pitch in a minor-league game since he was optioned Monday, but he gave up nine earned runs while striking out three in 10 innings over seven appearances in his most recent stint with the big-league bullpen. Joel Kuhnel was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Herget was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Herget holds a 4.79 ERA over 12 relief appearances for the Reds this season, although that high ERA is largely the result of one particularly bad outing. He's clearing out to make room for Andrew Abbott on the roster.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Louisville Cincinnati recalled Herget from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.

Impact Herget was just sent down to Louisville on Saturday, but the right-hander is able to be recalled because the Reds placed Nick Lodolo (calf) and Casey Legumina (ankle) on the injured list. Herget should operate in the middling innings in this stint with the club.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Herget was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Herget was recalled Tuesday and earned his first big-league save two days later, though it was of the three-inning variety rather than one which suggested he was on the verge of a high-leverage role. He'll head back to the minors to make way for Levi Stoudt.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down three-inning save Herget earned a save over the Mets on Thursday, hurling three scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and struck out four batters.

Impact Cincinnati used four pitchers in what amounted to a bullpen game Thursday, with each of those tossing over one inning and holding New York scoreless. Herget entered in the seventh and closed things out, throwing 44 pitches over three scoreless frames to pick up his first career save. The right-hander has pitched well for the Reds this season with just two earned runs allowed over 10.2 frames, but it's unlikely that he'll see many more save opportunities with Alexis Diaz firmly entrenched as the team's closer.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Reds recalled Herget from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact Herget will return to the bullpen mix ahead of Tuesday night's series opener against the Mets. He has registered a solid 2.35 ERA with four strikeouts through 7.2 innings of work this season at the major-league level.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Herget was optioned Tuesday to Triple-A Louisville, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lucas Sims (back) has been activated from the IL in a corresponding 26-man roster move. Herget logged two innings of relief in Monday's win over the Rays and was going to be unavailable for a couple of days. He should get another shot soon enough.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Reds on NRI deal Herget agreed to a minor-league contract with the Reds on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander will be in camp with Cincinnati as a non-roster invitee. Herget, 31, pitched in independent ball in 2021 and 2022 before the Rays brought him. He leaned on his changeup more than any other pitch during him brief time with Tampa Bay last season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Herget elected to become a free agent Friday.

Impact Herget pitched just seven major-league innings in 2022, recording a 7.71 ERA and 1.29 WHIP in the process. Rather than accept an outright to Triple-A Durham, he will instead look to join another club ahead of the 2023 season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Rays outrighted Herget to Triple-A Durham on Oct. 6.

Impact Herget will remain in the organization after he cleared waivers for the third time in the less than three months after being designated for assignment. The 31-year-old right-hander ended up making three appearances for the Rays during his rookie season, giving up six earned runs over seven frames.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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