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Mets Promote Flamethrower Dylan Ross to Bolster Bullpen in NL Wild Card Push

The move reflects a late-season gamble on power stuff over experience.

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Oct 16, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino (40) and players meet at the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning during game three of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • New York officially added right-hander Dylan Ross to the major-league roster and designated Kevin Herget for assignment ahead of the final two games in Miami.
  • The Mets also placed Brett Baty on the injured list with a right oblique strain and called up Jared Young to fill the bench spot.
  • Ross, a 2022 13th-round pick, logged a 2.17 ERA with 80 strikeouts in 54 innings this season across three levels, including a 1.69 ERA at Triple-A, with triple-digit fastball velocity and elevated walk rates.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said Ross is available immediately and may not get a soft landing, as the Mets are tied with the Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot and Cincinnati holds the tiebreaker.
  • The call-up follows months of bullpen strain, including Reed Garrett’s Tommy John recommendation and Ryan Helsley’s struggles, and it also positions Ross for Rule 5 protection on the 40-man roster.