Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Mets trade for Eliezer Hernandez, Jeff Brigham from the Marlins

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Hernandez, 27, started 10 games and came out of the bullpen for 10 more for Miami last season, his fifth as a Majors. While his overall numbers — 3-6 with a 6.35 ERA, along with 60 strikeouts in 62 1/3 innings pitched — don’t appear off the page, Hernandez fills an obvious need for the Mets now that replacement Trevor Williams is free agency in search of a more consistent starting role. . New York needs someone to replace Williams as a pitcher capable of starting, resting shortstop, playing long relief or even providing shortstop relief if needed. Hernandez fits that bill.

Brigham became a Mets championship prospect after producing a 3.38 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 24 innings over 16 relief games in 2022. The 30-year-old has pitched four seasons in the major leagues, topping in the mid-to-high 90s but has struggled with various injuries in his career. arm all the way.

Brigham joins a host of high-octane weapons the Mets have acquired in recent weeks, including waiver claims for Tyler Saucedo, Stephen Ridings and William Woods. He’ll be competing with these three and more for a spring training job.

The Marilyn family had Hernandez and Brigham on set on Tuesday, prompting them to scout deals for both of them.

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