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Mets' New Prospect "Stood Out" at Spring BreakoutThe New York Mets might have found themselves a potential contributor bases on what this prospect showed at Spring Breakout.
Lefty reliever Justin Wilson guaranteed $1.5 million by Reds. He can make $1 million in bonuses
Left-hander Justin Wilson has agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds following his release from a minor league deal with the Los Angeles DodgersMARCH 18•ASSOCIATED PRESS
José Butto - Impressing with improved arsenalButto has touched 97 mph with his fastball this spring and shown a slider and cutter to go along with his changeup and curveball, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe deeper and stronger arsenal has led to good results -- Butto has allowed only one earned run over 10 Grapefruit League innings with a 9:2 K:BB. The 25-year-old has also been more aggressive in attacking the strike zone, a sign of his confidence in his new repertoire. "A light switch went off in the middle of [last] year, and he's really turned into a monster on the mound and an aggressive, come-at-you, want-to-get-you-out type of guy," pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said of Butto earlier this spring. After posting a 3.29 ERA and 28:9 K:BB over five September starts and 27.1 innings in 2023, Butto is behind Tylor Megill in the battle for the one available spot in the Mets' Opening Day rotation, but he's likely to be the next man up should a starter get hurt or falter.
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Stearns Reveals Mets Plan for Younger PlayersNew York Mets’ David Stearns discusses his plans to play prospects this season.
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Mets' Franchise Cornerstone Likely Headed For Free AgencyThis New York Mets’ franchise cornerstone appears to be destined to hit the open market next winter.
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Mets will be active next offseason after star slugger may be shipped away, report saysThe Mets are expected to pursue top free agents next offseason.
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Ex-Mets manager Buck Showalter gets a new gigThe Mets parted ways with former manager Buck Showalter after last season.
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