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Giants host New York Mets, look to stop home slide

The San Francisco Giants look to end their three-game home slide with a victory against the New York Mets

JULY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants host the Mets in first of 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants open a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Schanuel leads Angels against the Mets after 4-hit game

The Los Angeles Angels take on the New York Mets after Nolan Schanuel had four hits on Tuesday in a 3-2 loss to the Mets

JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets activate Starling Marte from injured list

Designated hitter Starling Marte has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the New York Mets

JULY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Placed on 15-day injured list The Mets reversed Waddell's optional assignment and placed him on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement.

Impact Waddell had been sent down to Triple-A Syracuse over the weekend, but it turns out he was hurt and he will go on the IL instead. The lefty will be eligible for activation Aug. 3, but it's not clear whether he will be ready to return on that date.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact After giving up two runs in 3.2 innings out of the bullpen Friday, Waddell will be sent back to the minors in favor of Kevin Herget, who will provide New York with a fresh arm. Waddell has surrendered eight runs over 12.1 frames across his last four MLB outings but could still make several more appearances for the Mets this season.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds outfielder TJ Friedl gets hit by pitch 3 times against Mets, tying MLB record

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers

JULY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Mets' ugly doubleheader sweep to Orioles proves pitching reinforcements needed With the Mets filling a rotation spot, the duo of Brandon Waddell and Justin Hagenman was tagged in a 7-3 loss to the Orioles on Thursday ni...

JULY 11, 2025 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Opening second game Thursday Waddell will serve as the Mets' opening pitcher in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader in Baltimore, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact He's being classified as an opener, but Waddell has the ability to go multiple innings, having lasted at least 2.2 frames in each of his last three appearances for the Mets. Once Waddell is done Thursday, Justin Hagenman is a good bet to eat some innings out of the Mets' bullpen.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Judge's 33rd homer, double play started by Bellinger leads Yankees over Mets, stopping 6-game slide

Aaron Judge hits his 33rd home run as the Yankees beat the Mets 6-4, stopping a six-game losing streak

JULY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Alonso and Nimmo power Mets to 12-6 win over skidding Yankees in Subway Series

Pete Alonso homered twice and drove in five runs, Brandon Nimmo hit his second grand slam in four days and the New York Mets battered the reeling New York Yankees 12-6

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Likely to start Sunday Waddell is expected to start Sunday's game against the Yankees, though the Mets haven't finalized their pitching plans, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was called up by the Mets on Wednesday and allowed one run over three innings that day against the Brewers. Waddell covered three frames in his past two big-league appearances, so he shouldn't be expected to pitch too deep into Sunday's contest, assuming he does make the start.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Journey man: Mets pitcher Jonathan Pintaro takes improbable path to majors

Some players take unusual paths to the big leagues

JUNE 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with big club The Mets recalled Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact Waddell has made four relief appearances for the Mets this season, allowing four runs with a 7:2 K:BB over 10.2 innings. He'll look to provide more stability to the Mets' left-handed relief corps.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez placed on paternity list

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the paternity list before the opener of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals

JUNE 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to Triple-A The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Wadell pitched in two games for the Mets since his latest promotion and has appeared in four contests overall this season, registering a 3.38 ERA and 7:2 K:BB across 10.2 innings of relief. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled Justin Garza, whom they just acquired in a trade with the Giants over the weekend.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Queens The Mets recalled Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.

Impact Waddell was optioned to Triple-A on Friday but will now rejoin the big club as a replacement for Max Kranick, who was sent to Syracuse in a corresponding move. Waddell has made two appearances out of the bullpen for New York this season, allowing four runs in 9.1 innings while striking out seven batters and walking one.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets call up prized infield prospect Ronny Mauricio after Mark Vientos injury

The New York Mets have called up prized infield prospect Ronny Mauricio from the minors

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to Triple-A The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact The left-hander allowed four runs over five relief innings Wednesday against the White Sox, and he'll head to the minors in favor of a fresh bullpen arm. Waddell has a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 7:1 K:BB in his two big-league appearances this season.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets get power boost from journeyman Jared Young after his stint in South Korea

After hitting a two-run shot for the New York Mets on Tuesday night, Jared Young was reminded it was his first major league homer in 613 days

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Waddell from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact The Mets used eight pitchers during their marathon game against the Dodgers on Friday, so they'll bring up Waddell to get a fresh arm in their bullpen. The 30-year-old lefty has throwing 4.1 scoreless innings in the majors this season and owns a 3.06 ERA in 32.1 frames at Triple-A. Genesis Cabrera was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday.

Impact Waddell impressed in a bulk relief role Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks, tossing 4.1 scoreless innings. However, he was not going to be available for a few days, so the Mets will replace him with a fresh bullpen arm.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waddell relishes return to Majors: 'This game is pretty cool' NEW YORK -- For the better part of three seasons, Brandon Waddell toiled in Korea and Taiwan, performing well enough to maintain a steady pa...

MAY 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shines in bulk relief Waddell allowed three hits and struck out four batters over 4.1 scoreless relief innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Wednesday.

Impact Waddell was called up from Triple-A ahead of Wednesday's contest and was immediately put to use in a bullpen game for New York. The southpaw entered in the third inning and ended up taking on a near-starter's workload, tossing 60 pitches (40 of which were strikes) over 4.1 scoreless frames. This was Waddell's first MLB appearance since he tallied nine relief outings over stints with three different teams in 2021, as he spent the three subsequent years overseas.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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