COLIN POCHE NEWS

Becomes free agent The Mets released Poche on Aug. 2.

Impact Poche made 14 appearances in the big leagues earlier this season with the Nationals and Mets before New York dropped him from its 40-man roster June 29. The lefty reliever elected free agency soon after and then re-signed with the Mets on a minor-league deal July 6, but he was unable to earn another call-up to the big leagues before New York elected to release him. Poche will look to catch on elsewhere on a minor-league pact before the end of the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minor-league deal from Mets Poche signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poche began the campaign in the Nationals organization before being DFA'd in early May and subsequently signing a minor-league deal with the Mets. The lefty reliever joined New York's big-league roster in late June and allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning in his lone appearance before being designated for assignment again. Poche elected to become a free agent following that move, but he'll now return to the organization with the hope of getting another chance with the big club.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minor-league deal from Mets Poche signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poche began the campaign in the Nationals organization before being DFA'd in early May and subsequently signing a minor-league deal with the Mets. The lefty reliever joined New York's big-league roster in late June and allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning in his lone appearance before being designated for assignment again. Poche elected to become a free agent following that move, but he'll now return to the organization with the hope of getting another chance with the big club.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches free agency Poche elected to become a free agent Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Poche cleared waivers after the Mets removed him from their 40-man roster, but he's decided to test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The lefty reliever has been rocked for 14 runs (13 earned) over 9.1 innings between the Nationals and Mets in 2025.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Poche for assignment Sunday.

Impact The left-hander had his contract selected from Syracuse on Friday and made his debut for the Mets on Saturday in Pittsburgh, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. Richard Lovelady signed a one-year contract to fill Poche's place on the MLB roster.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major league roster The Mets selected Poche's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Poche began the season with the Nationals but was designated for assignment in early May before quickly inking a minor-league deal with the Mets. He appeared in 12 games with Syracuse and registered a 4.26 ERA and 13:10 K:BB across 12.2 innings of work.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league roster The Mets selected Poche's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Poche began the season with the Nationals but was designated for assignment in early May before quickly inking a minor-league deal with the Mets. He appeared in 12 games with Syracuse and registered a 4.26 ERA and 13:10 K:BB across 12.2 innings.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Mets The Mets signed Poche to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Poche will remain in the National League East after being removed from the Nationals' 40-man roster and electing free agency this past weekend. The left-hander had an ugly 11.42 ERA and 2.54 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 8.2 innings with the Nationals, but a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 158:59 K:BB over 156.2 innings from 2022-to-2024 suggests Poche could bounce back if given the opportunity.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Poche elected to become a free agent in lieu of reporting to Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Impact Poche cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Nationals on Thursday, choosing to exercise his right to become a free agent instead of reporting to Triple-A. Poche produced a disappointing 11.42 ERA and 2.54 WHIP with 10 strikeouts over 8.2 innings in 13 appearances with the Nationals and he'll look to get back on the right track with his next squad.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals add Chafin, designate Poche to improve bullpen The Washington Nationals tried to improve what’s been a terrible bullpen by agreeing to terms on a $1 million contract for 2025 with Andrew...

MAY 2 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Nationals try to improve a bad bullpen by adding Chafin and designating Poche for assignment

The Washington Nationals have tried to improve what’s been a terrible bullpen by agreeing to terms on a $1 million contract for 2025 with Andrew Chafin and designating Colin Poche...

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Veteran reliever Chafin joins Nats on 1-year deal; Poche DFA'd PHILADELPHIA -- The Nationals made their first in-season acquisition to boost their bullpen. Washington signed left-hander Andrew Chafin to...

MAY 1 • MLB.COM

DFA'd Thursday The Nationals designated Poche for assignment Thursday.

Impact Poche had allowed just one earned run over his last five appearances, but he still held a 11.42 ERA for the season after he got off to a rough start. The Nationals selected the southpaw from Triple-A prior to Opening Day, but he will be replaced by lefty Andrew Chafin.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Nimmo ties Mets record with 9 RBIs as New York dominates Washington

Brandon Nimmo matched a franchise record with nine RBIs, and his multi-homerun game helped the New York Mets pound the Washington Nationals...

APRIL 28 • FOX SPORTS

Brandon Nimmo ties Mets record with 9 RBIs in 19-5 rout of Nationals

Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and matched a franchise record with nine RBIs, helping the New York Mets pound Washington Nationals 19-5

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

MItchell Parker works 8 innings of 1-hit ball as Nationals rout Orioles 7-0

Mitchell Parker pitched eight innings to combine on a one-hitter, Nathaniel Lowe and Dylan Crews homered, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-0 in the ope...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Wood has 2 homers, 5 RBIs as Nats win 8-2 for first home series victory over Dodgers since 2014

James Wood homered twice and matched a career high with five RBIs, leading the Washington Nationals over the Dodgers 8-2 for their fourth consecutive victory and their first home s...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Schwarber, Stott and Marsh homer for the Phillies as they beat the Nationals 11-6

Kyle Schwarber’s three-run shot was the big blow in a five-run sixth inning that helped the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 11-6

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals

Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning and J

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Joins active roster The Nationals selected Poche's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Impact Poche has given up four earned runs in just 4.2 innings during Grapefruit League play, but the Nationals will add him to their big-league bullpen anyway -- likely based on the 3.27 ERA and 1.13 WHIP he owns over the past three seasons. He'll likely start in a middle relief role but could work his way into high-leverage opportunities given the overall lack of experience in Washington's bullpen.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Washington as NRI The Nationals signed Poche to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's a bit of a surprise that Poche had to settle for a minor-league deal, as the left-hander has collected a 3.27 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 158:59 K:BB over 156.2 innings over the last three seasons. He has a good chance to make the Opening Day roster and could even get some high-leverage opportunities with the Nationals.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

No contract from Rays Poche was non-tendered by the Rays on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Poche has been a key high-leverage reliever for the Rays the last several seasons, picking up a combined 65 holds since 2022. He's also posted a WHIP no worse than 1.16 in that span, meaning he should be in relatively high demand on the open market.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?

Among the roughly 23,000 men who played played Major League Baseball over the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Rays' Colin Poche activated from injured list, Cole Sulser sent down Notes | The bullpen will have five left-handers heading into the final 12 games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM