Brandon Waddell - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Works past shoulder injury Waddell (shoulder) picked up the win after allowing three runs on four hits while striking out two across three innings during Saturday's game against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barr...

Impact Waddell was shut down in March due to shoulder discomfort, but he's since managed to work through the injury. He's made two relief appearances at Triple-A Syracuse so far this year, surrendering three runs on seven hits while striking out four across five frames.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Battling shoulder issue Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Waddell is dealing with shoulder discomfort and won't pitch in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins as planned, Laura Albanese...

Impact The severity of the shoulder issue isn't fully known, but Waddell will likely be shut down for at least a few days with the hope that the discomfort subsides. Waddell resurfaced in the majors for the first time since 2021 last season with the Mets, appearing in 11 games and posting a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB in 31.1 innings. Waddell no longer occupies a spot on the Mets' 40-man roster and is expected to open the season as a swingman at Triple-A Syracuse.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Mets outrighted Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact New York designated Waddell for assignment earlier this week, and he'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB across 31.1 major-league innings last season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Mets designated Waddell for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Drew Romo, who was claimed off waivers. Waddell had re-signed with the Mets last month after proving useful in a swingman role in 2025, holding a 3.45 ERA and 22:11 K:BB over 31.1 innings. If he clears waivers, Waddell would have the ability to elect free agency.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets bring back workhorse Waddell on 1-year contract NEW YORK -- Left-hander Brandon Waddell, a notable success story of the 2025 Mets, is back for another season. The Mets on Tuesday signed Wa...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Back with Mets The Mets re-signed Waddell to a one-year contract Tuesday.

Impact Waddell held a 3.45 ERA and 22:11 K:BB over 31.1 innings for the Mets in 2025. He was used primarily as a starter this season at Triple-A Syracuse, where he posted a 5.02 ERA and 63:25 K:BB in 75.1 innings. Waddell does not have minor-league options remaining, so he would have to be passed through waivers in order to be sent to the minors if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse Mets cruise to shutout victory over Buffalo Starting pitcher Brandon Waddell pitched six scoreless innings with four strikeouts for the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • SYRACUSE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Waddell tossed 4.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's loss to the Marlins but now finds himself back in the minors. The Mets have elected to replace him on the roster with a position player in Jared Young.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saves bullpen Sunday Waddell gave up three hits and two walks over 4.1 scoreless relief innings in Sunday's loss to the Marlins. He struck out four.

Impact Called back up to the majors earlier in the day, Waddell took over from a struggling Kodai Senga in the fifth inning and gave the rest of the Mets' bullpen the day off, tossing 58 pitches (41 strikes) to go the rest of the way in a 5-1 loss. That workload might result in him getting bumped back to Triple-A Syracuse in favor of a fresh arm, but with the team's rotation in general struggling in August, Waddell could end up being a key figure in any September playoff push. The southpaw's worked at least three innings in five of his last six big-league appearances dating back to June 28, posting a 3.66 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB in 19.2 innings during those outings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Saves bullpen Sunday Waddell gave up three hits and two walks over 4.1 scoreless relief innings in Sunday's loss to the Marlins. He struck out four.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors The Mets recalled Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Waddell has been at Triple-A since recovering from a hip impingement a couple weeks ago but will rejoin the Mets ahead of Sunday's series finale versus Miami. The left-hander has made 10 appearances for New York this season and has a 4.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 27 innings.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Triple-A Waddell (hip) was activated from the 15-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Waddell suffered a right hip impingement in late July and was eligible to placed on the major-league injured list after being sent down due to the fact that he didn't appear in a minor-league game for a few days after the demotion. He'll retreat to Triple-A now that he's back at full strength. Waddell owns a 4.34 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 38:17 K:BB across 47.2 innings (nine starts) this year with Syracuse.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets look to end road skid, face the Brewers

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AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets bring road skid into matchup with the Brewers

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AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets look to stop road skid, play the Brewers

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AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets host the Guardians on home losing streak

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AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Alonso leads Mets against the Guardians following 4-hit performance

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AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians visit the Mets to open 3-game series

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AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets and Giants play with series tied 1-1

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AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants take road win streak into game against the Mets

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AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready for rehab assignment Waddell (hip) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Saturday.

Impact The Mets optioned Waddell shortly after the All-Star break, only to reverse that move and place him on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement. He's now ready for game action and doesn't figure to require a lengthy rehab assignment, but it's uncertain what kind of role he will have over the final two months of the regular season (if any). New York bolstered its bullpen with Ryan Helsley, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto prior to Thursday's trade deadline.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets come into matchup with the Giants on losing streak

The New York Mets look to stop their three-game skid when they take on the San Francisco Giants

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres try to sweep series against the Mets

The San Diego Padres play the New York Mets looking to sweep their three-game series

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Padres play the Mets leading series 1-0

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Mets

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Machado leads Padres against the Mets after 4-hit outing

The San Diego Padres play the New York Mets after Manny Machado had four hits against the Cardinals on Sunday

JULY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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