Impact The Mets DFA'd Hunter after he put up a 6.85 ERA and 1.39 WHIP through 23.2 innings to start the season, and now the 36-year-old reliever will look to catch on with another organization -- likely as a minor-leaguer.
JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TOMMY HUNTER #29 - PITCHER - NEW YORK METS
0-1 W-L •
1.39 WHIP •
6.84 ERA
0-1 W-L
1.39 WHIP
6.84 ERA
Dropped by Mets The Mets Anthony DiComo of MLB.com Hunter on Tuesday, source reports.
Designated for assignment Hunter was designated for assignment by the Mets on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact The veteran righty is in his 16th major-league season but doesn't appear to have a lot left in the tank. In 23.2 innings this season, he struggled to a 6.85 ERA, striking out just 18.9 percent of opposing batters. His $1.75 million salary isn't particularly large, but it's enough above the league minimum that it might discourage potential suitors on the waiver wire. John Curtiss was called up to take his place on the roster.
JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets designate veteran pitcher Tommy Hunter in series of bullpen moves
The New York Mets designated for assignment veteran right-hander Tommy Hunter on Saturday in a series of roster moves involving the bullpenJUNE 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets DFA RHP Tommy Hunter, recall RHP John Curtiss Mired in a seven-game losing skid, the New York Mets made a series of roster moves on Saturday that included designating right-handed reliev...
JUNE 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mets DFA RHP Tommy Hunter, recall RHP John Curtiss Mired in a seven-game losing skid, the New York Mets made a series of roster moves on Saturday that included designating right-handed reliev...
JUNE 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Serves up walk-off homer Hunter (0-1) took the loss Thursday as the Mets fell 13-10 to Atlanta, giving up three runs (two earned) on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact With two runners on in the bottom of the 10th inning, the right-hander left a 1-0 cutter in the heart of the zone and Ozzie Albies crushed it deep to right field to walk it off. Hunter has served up four homers in 21.2 innings this season, a nearly identical rate to last year, but he hasn't been anywhere near as lucky and now carries a 6.65 ERA -- a jump of more than four runs from 2022. The veteran reliever was the sixth Met to come out of the bullpen Thursday, and he'll remain in a low-leverage role unless he's able to earn some trust from manager Buck Showalter.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets Activate Tommy Hunter From IL The Mets have activated relief pitcher Tommy Hunter from the IL.
APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets activate Tommy Hunter; Carlos Carrasco gets injection The New York Mets activated right-hander Tommy Hunter from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and gave an update on the condition of starting...
APRIL 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Activated off injured list Hunter (back) was activated off the 15-day injured list by the Mets on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hunter missed the minimum 15 days after being placed on the injured list due to back spasms. The right-hander will likely operate in the middle innings for the Mets. Deny Reyes was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse in the corresponding transaction.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Beginning rehab assignment Hunter (back) is beginning a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Syracuse, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact That puts him on track to return to the Mets' bullpen when first eligible next week. Hunter landed on the 15-day injured list April 4 because of back spasms.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing live BP Hunter (back) is throwing live batting practice Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Hunter would appear to be making a swift recovery from the back spasms that sent him to the 15-day injured list April 4. He is first eligible to be activated April 19 and could be ready on that date.
APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets Notebook: Reliever Tommy Hunter hits IL with back spasms Right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter was placed on the 15- day injured list Tuesday with back spasms and third base prospect Brett Baty was re...
APRIL 4, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
New York Mets Place Tommy Hunter on 15-day IL The Mets have placed Tommy Hunter on the 15-day IL with back spasms.
APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mets place RHP Tommy Hunter (back spasms) on IL The New York Mets placed right-hander Tommy Hunter on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms.
APRIL 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Placed on 15-day IL Hunter was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms.
Impact Denyi Reyes will fill his spot in the Mets' bullpen for now. Hunter worked two scoreless innings in his season debut last Friday against the Marlins before getting pounded for five earned runs in another two-inning appearance Monday versus the Brewers.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mets cut Ruf following failed trade, set opening day roster
Darin Ruf has been cut by the New York Mets as the team set its opening day rosterMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets have uncertainties in bullpen that need to be addressed But after closer Edwin Diaz and setup man Drew Smith, there are a lot of spots up for grabs. Trevor Williams, Trevor May, Adam Ottavino, Joe...
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
New York Mets free-agency primer: Jacob deGrom, Brandon Nimmo decisions loom
The 2022 New York Mets have more free agents than any other MLB team, Jacob deGrom and Brandon Nimmo among them. What will they do, and how...NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Moves to injured list Hunter was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with low-back tightness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Hunter hasn't pitched since Sept. 14 and will now be unavailable for the next couple weeks. The veteran right-hander will be eligible to return for the final few days of the regular season, though it's unclear if he'll be healthy by that point.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Source: Mets' Drew Smith Ramping Up, Tommy Hunter Trending Towards Return Mets’ Drew Smith is ramping up, Tommy Hunter trending towards return.
AUGUST 24, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Phillies start 4-game series at home against the Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies begin a four-game series at home against the New York Mets on FridayAUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Baty homers first time up in majors, Mets beat Braves 9-7
Brett Baty homered his first time up in the big leagues, Starling Marte went deep twice and the New York Mets held off the Braves 9-7 to snap Atlanta’s eight-game winning streakAUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Initiates rehab assignment Hunter (back) struck out two and worked around one hit in a scoreless inning in his first rehab appearance Saturday with Double-A Binghamton.
Impact Hunter was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 6 with lower-back tightness, and the fact that he was cleared to begin a rehab assignment exactly one week later suggests he's on track for a minimum-length stay on the shelf. The right-hander had provided a 2.51 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 14.1 innings out of the Mets bullpen before landing on the IL.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mets and Phillies square off with series tied 1-1
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets meet in game 2 of series
The Philadelphia Phillies take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the New York MetsAUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
