DEDNIEL NÚÑEZ NEWS

Not close to pitching in games Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Nunez (elbow) will not appear in a Grapefruit League game "anytime soon," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mets maintain that Nunez is healthy and still can be ready in time for Opening Day, but they are taking things extra slowly after the reliever battled a flexor strain in the second half last season. Nunez is projected to see leverage innings in the Mets' bullpen this season, if he can stay healthy.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Being brought along slowly in camp Nunez has yet to throw a live batting practice session in camp as the Mets prioritize having the right-hander healthy for Opening Day, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez tossed his second bullpen session of the spring Saturday, but after his 2024 campaign ended early due to forearm trouble and a setback in December prevented him from pitching in winter ball, the organization doesn't want to push him too quickly. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner didn't even rule out Nunez beginning the season on IL or at Triple-A Syracuse if he needs an extra week or two. "In the range of outcomes, that's definitely a part of it," Hefner said Saturday. "It's our hope to get him ready, and he's on track to be ready. But we are not going to force him into something he's not ready for." Once he is deemed ready, Nunez will have a high-leverage spot in the Mets' bullpen waiting for him after posting a 2.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and dazzling 48:8 K:BB over his first 35 big-league innings.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Considered healthy Nunez (forearm) does not have any restrictions at the start of camp, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez missed most of the second half and all of the postseason with a right flexor strain, but he touched 96 mph during a Mets-supervised live batting practice session over the winter and is now considered fully healthy. While this certainly qualifies as good news, Nunez should still be considered a bit of a health risk moving forward, given the nature of his previous injury. The 28-year-old was superb for the Mets when on the bump in 2024, collecting a 2.31 ERA and 48:8 K:BB over 35 innings.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Could pitch in winter ball Nunez is progressing well in his recovery from a right flexor strain and could pitch for the Tigres del Licey in the Dominican winter league, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez was shelved for much of the second half with the injury, but he has responded well to some rest and a platelet-rich plasma injection. If healthy, Nunez is in line for high-leverage work out of the Mets' bullpen in 2025 after he put up a 2.31 ERA and 48:8 K:BB over 35 innings in 2024.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to throw off mound next month Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Wednesday in his end-of-season media session that Nunez (forearm) is progressing well and the hope is he will be ready to t...

Impact Nunez missed most of the second half with a right forearm injury, but there's optimism from the team that he could have a relatively normal offseason. The 28-year-old was an unsung hero out of the Mets' bullpen in 2024, collecting a 2.31 ERA and 48:8 K:BB over 35 innings.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Nunez (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez has been dealing with a lingering forearm injury he initially sustained in late July. Nunez was reinstated Aug. 23 but was placed back on the shelf Aug. 29 when his flexor injury returned. The right-hander appeared in 25 games for the Mets, logging a 2.31 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP across 35 innings. He posted a 48:8 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mets place rookie RHP Dedniel Nunez (forearm tightness) on IL The New York Mets placed rookie right-handed pitcher Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday (retroactive to Monday) with right fo...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets place rookie RHP Dedniel Nunez (forearm tightness) on IL The New York Mets placed rookie right-handed pitcher Dedniel Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday (retroactive to Monday) with right fo...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes on IL with forearm tightness The Mets placed Nunez on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right forearm tightness, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez just returned from a forearm issue last Friday and is now headed back to the IL following a recurrence of the injury. He missed nearly a month of action the first time around, but it's not clear how long this stint might last. It's a blow to the Mets' bullpen, as Nunez has been excellent this season with a 2.31 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 48:8 K:BB over 35 frames.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch, but status uncertain Nunez (forearm) played catch Thursday, but his availability remains unclear, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez wasn't available for Wednesday's game in Arizona due to right forearm tightness, which is the same injury he just recently returned from. He could be headed back to the injured list, but the Mets also didn't rule out the possibility that he's available to pitch as soon as Thursday. It's a wide range of outcomes for one of the team's best relievers this season.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forearm issues return Nunez wasn't available for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks due to forearm tightness, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez returned from the injured list Friday after spending nearly a month on the shelf due to a right forearm strain. He went 1.2 innings and struck out three batters during his first appearance back Saturday, but manager Carlos Mendoza said the 28-year-old reliever hasn't recovered properly from the outing and is once again experiencing forearm problems. He's considered day-to-day for now, though the Mets will likely want to take a closer look at him to determine if he'll need to make another trip to the IL.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially reinstated The Mets reinstated Nunez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Friday.

Impact As expected, Nunez will come off the injured list Friday after spending almost a month on the shelf with a pronator strain in his right forearm. Prior to the injury, Nunez logged a 2.43 ERA with nine holds across 33.1 innings for the Mets. Huascar Brazoban was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Friday Nunez (forearm) is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Nunez made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and threw a scoreless inning. He's flying to meet the Mets for their road trip in San Diego and is set to be activated assuming he can get through another throwing session without issue.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Friday Nunez (forearm) is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Nunez made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and threw a scoreless inning. He's flying to meet the Mets for their road trip in San Diego and is set to be activated assuming he can get through another throwing session without issue.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Nunez (forearm) has been sent to Triple-A Syracuse to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Nunez has missed nearly a month of action with a pronator strain in his right forearm but is ready to ramp things back up in a game setting. The right-handed reliever will probably need at least a couple rehab appearances but is tracking toward a return before the end of the month.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters, assignment nearing Nunez (forearm) threw 20 pitches of live batting practice Friday and expects to begin a rehab assignment next, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Nunez went up against batters for the first time since being placed on the injured list July 26 and left the session without a setback. While it's unclear when he'll be shipped out for a minor-league rehab assignment, the 28-year-old expects a rehab stint to be the next step in his recovery from a strained right forearm.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting mound work Nunez (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez hasn't thrown a bullpen since going on the shelf July 26, so Sunday's session marks a significant step in the 28-year-old's recovery from a strained right forearm. Nunez became eligible for reinstatement Thursday and was initially expected to be back shortly after the minimum 15 days. However, he's behind schedule and will likely require multiple bullpens before being activated.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting mound work Nunez (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Nunez hasn't thrown a bullpen since going on the shelf July 26, so Sunday's session marks a significant step in the 28-year-old's recovery from a strained right forearm. Nunez became eligible for reinstatement Thursday and was initially expected to be back shortly after the minimum 15 days. However, he's behind schedule and will likely require multiple bullpens before being activated.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence expected to be brief Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Friday that the expectation is Nunez's (forearm) stay on the 15-day injured list will be short, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez landed on the IL earlier Friday with a pronator strain in his right forearm, but Mendoza admitted being relieved that the reliever didn't have any ligament damage. The righty will be eligible to return Aug. 8 and it sounds like he might be back by that date or shortly after.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absence expected to be brief Nunez (forearm) isn't expected to have much more than a minimum stay on the 15-day injured list, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Nunez landed on the IL earlier Friday with a pronator strain in his right forearm, but Mets manager Carlos Mendoza admitted to being relieved that the reliever didn't have any ligament damage. The righty will be eligible to return Aug. 8 and it sounds like he might be back by that date, or shortly after.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Mets placed Nunez on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 24, with a right pronator strain in his right forearm.

Impact It's unclear when the right-hander actually sustained the injury, but he made his last appearance Tuesday against the Yankees and delivered a scoreless inning. Nunez will be eligible to be reinstated August 8, though a longer absence wouldn't be surprising given the nature of the injury.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records two-inning save Nunez earned a save against the Rockies on Saturday, striking out three batters over two perfect frames.

Impact Nunez entered in the eighth inning in a tight situation with New York up one run and runners on first and second base with no outs. He induced a double play and a foul out to impressively escape the jam, then watched the Mets score three times in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander returned for the ninth and struck out all three batters he faced to cap his first big-league save. Nunez isn't likely to see many more save opportunities with Edwin Diaz established as New York's closer, but the rookie has nonetheless worked his way up to high-leverage work with an impressive campaign during which he's recorded a 2.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB through 30.2 frames. In addition to Saturday's save, he's registered seven holds and two wins through 21 outings.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling sinus infection Nunez hasn't pitched since June 15, and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated earlier this week that the right-hander was dealing with a sinus infection, SNY reports.

Impact After bouncing between Triple-A and the big-league roster in April and May, Nunez settled in following his latest promotion and is having a breakout campaign in the Mets' bullpen, posting a 2.04 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 26:3 K:BB through 17.2 innings while generating a 42.2 percent whiff rate with his slider. The 28-year-old has four holds on the season, all of which have come in his last six appearances as he works his way into a high-leverage role. Once he's recovered from the infection, Nunez could emerge as a top set-up man for closer Edwin Diaz.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A The Mets recalled Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Nunez has allowed three runs while boasting a 13:3 K:BB over 8.1 innings out of the Mets' bullpen this season. He will operate in middle relief.

MAY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Mets returned Nunez to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.

Impact As expected, Nunez will head back to Syracuse one day after he was called up to serve as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers. Nunez appeared in relief in the Mets' 3-0 loss in the second game of the twin bill, covering two scoreless innings while giving up one hit and one walk and striking out three.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE