Yes, both have had some good moments in Queens, but if the season ever begins it won't be in early June or whenever for the Mets. In reducing their roster further these two hurlers have been sent to Syracuse to start in AAA. Sewald has had some issues with the long ball and Zamora is a somewhat questionably impressive lefty. With Noah Syndergaard now gone for 2020, it likely moves would-be reliever Michael Wacha and/or Steven Matz into the rotation to fill it out. That leaves a vacancy in the pen. The extra time off probably helps Dellin Betances get some additional recovery time, but right now you'd have to figure they're starting off with Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Seth Lugo, Robert Gsellman, Brad Brach, Dellin Betances and at least one more arm from the remaining contenders (including some NRI players).
Reese, The pen looks set now. They could add another pitcher like Erasmo RamÃrez or Walker Lockett if they want a spot starter in case the schedule calls for numerous double headers.
ReplyDeleteThis hurts careers of the fringe players. Careers can be short under the best of circumstances.For players in their prime, this is their career window.
ReplyDeleteMets are loaded in AAA with fringe players. If this was a regular draft year, I would guess a number would be cut. They will probably hang on one more year and we will see large cuts next year when the minor leagues contract.
ReplyDeleteRosters were frozen as part of the agreement between MLB and the players union. Teams tried to get moves done under the wire.
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