RYNE STANEK NEWS

Viewed as setup man Stanek is expected to handle eighth-inning duties alongside A.J. Minter (hip) in front of Mets closer Edwin Diaz, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stanek didn't exactly thrive during his time in New York in 2024 after being acquired from Seattle, posting a 6.06 ERA with a win and three holds in 17 regular-season appearances, but his 23:8 K:BB over 16.1 innings was enough to convince the Mets to bring him back on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with incentives. The 33-year-old has been an effective setup man in the past, recording 38 holds with a 2.41 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 145:68 K:BB over 123 innings in 2021-22 for the Astros. If Stanek struggles in a high-leverage role this season, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Nunez (elbow) and Jose Butto are all candidates to step into his spot.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mets starter Frankie Montas is shut down for at least 6 weeks with a strained back

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas will be shut down from pitching for six to eight weeks because of a strained back

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reliever Ryne Stanek can earn up to $5 million in his 1-year contract with New York Mets

Right-hander Ryne Stanek can boost his pay with the New York Mets to $5 million if he makes 70 or more pitching appearances this season

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spring training preview: Can Dodgers be first repeat champ in a quarter-century?

Spring training workouts start Sunday, with the Dodgers trying to become the first repeat champion in a quarter-century.

FEBRUARY 7

Pete Alonso stays with Mets on 2-year, $54 million deal after lingering on market

First baseman Pete Alonso, nicknamed the Polar Bear, is staying with the New York Mets on a new two-year deal.

FEBRUARY 6

Pete Alonso stays with Mets, agreeing to $54 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryne Stanek's wife Jessica reacts to 'early Valentine's Day' gift from Mets RHP On Sunday, New York Mets pitcher Ryne Stanek's wife Jessica shared a snap on her Instagram story, featuring the "early Valentine's Day gift"...

FEBRUARY 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

New York Mets finalize 1-year contract with reliever Ryne Stanek

The New York Mets have bolstered their bullpen, finalizing a one-year contract with right-hander Ryne Stanek

JANUARY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-signs with NYM The Mets re-signed Stanek to a one-year contract Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Stanek was acquired by the Mets at the 2024 trade deadline and, between the regular and postseason, held a 5.18 ERA but a 31:11 K:BB over 24.1 innings for them. The right-handed reliever will help set up ahead of closer Edwin Diaz for New York in 2025.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Free Agent Signings List

MLB Free Agent Signings

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets starter Paul Blackburn knocked out of game vs Padres when he's hit on right hand by line drive

New York Mets pitcher Paul Blackburn left the game against the San Diego Padres in the third inning after being hit on the right hand by a line drive by David Peralta

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manaea pitches scoreless ball in 2nd straight start, Mets beat Cardinals 6-0 in makeup game

Sean Manaea won consecutive starts for the first time this season, Tyrone Taylor hit a three-run double from the No. 2 slot in the batting order and the New York Mets beat the St....

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manaea strikes out 11 in mound gem that sends Mets past Twins 2-0

Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins

JULY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

OF Jesse Winker excited to join Mets in playoff race after reported trade from Nationals

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs

JULY 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets acquire Mariners RHP Ryne Stanek The New York Mets added a veteran arm to their bullpen on Friday, acquiring right-hander Ryne Stanek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange f...

JULY 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets acquire Mariners RHP Ryne Stanek The New York Mets added a veteran arm to their bullpen on Friday, acquiring right-hander Ryne Stanek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange f...

JULY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reliever Ryne Stanek acquired by Mets from Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas

Right-hander Ryne Stanek was acquired by the Mets from the Seattle Mariners for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas in a move by New York to bolster its bullpen

JULY 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to Big Apple The Mariners traded Stanek to the Mets on Friday for Rhylan Thomas, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact After signing with the Mariners on a one-year, $4 million contract in March, Stanek will be shipped out east to join the Mets' bullpen four months later. Stanek has struggled in his eight outings in July, allowing five runs on five hits and six walks and striking out eight over 5.2 innings while registering two blown saves and a loss. Across his 46 outings for the season, Stanek has a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 15 holds and seven saves across 39 innings. The 33-year-old right-hander will provide depth at closer behind Edwin Diaz in New York.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Big Apple The Mets acquired Stanek from the Mariners on Friday in exchange for outfielder Rhylan Thomas, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Stanek has struggled in his eight outings in July, allowing five runs on five hits and six walks and striking out eight over 5.2 innings while registering two blown saves and a loss. However, he's been a solid performer on the while this season while occupying a key late-inning role for Seattle, turning in a 4.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 15 holds and seven saves across 39 innings. The 33-year-old right-hander will likely work in a setup or middle-relief role in front of closer Edwin Diaz.

JULY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners bolster bullpen acquiring Yimi García from the Toronto Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen acquiring right-hander Yimi García from Toronto with top prospect Jonatan Clase part of the return going back to the Blue Jays

JULY 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 15th hold Monday Stanek recorded a hold in a loss to the Angels on Monday, allowing an earned run on two walks over one-third of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact Stanek had another worrisome outing yet still came out of it with a counting stat in the form of his 15th hold of the season. The right-hander took his third loss against the Astros on Saturday after blowing a 2-1 lead, and Monday, he walked the first two batters he faced before striking out Nolan Schanuel prior to being swapped out for Andres Munoz, who gave up a game-tying sacrifice fly to Taylor Ward that resulted in a run being charged to Stanek. The 32-year-old Stanek has now allowed at least one earned run in three consecutive appearances, the first time that's transpired this season.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in return Saturday Stanek (6-3) was charged with the loss against the Astros on Saturday, allowing two earned runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.

Impact Stanek was making his first appearance since being pulled due to back spasms from an outing against the Angels in the final game before the All-Star break. The right-hander was tasked with preserving a 2-1 lead when entering in the seventh, but he immediately faltered by walking Jeremy Pena and then allowing a go-ahead two-run home run to Jake Meyers. The light-hitting Mariners were never able to make up the deficit, saddling Stanek with his second loss in the last three decisions. Stanek was able to throw 25 pitches overall, so unless reports indicating otherwise emerge, it appears his ineffectiveness Saturday was unrelated to any aggravation of the injury.

JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros take sole possession of 1st place for 1st time this season with 4-2 win over Mariners

Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 to take sole possession of firs...

JULY 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injury further clarified Stanek's exit from Sunday's game against the Angels after facing just one batter was due to back spasms, MLB.com reports.

Impact Stanek issued a four-pitch walk to Mickey Moniak and was then visited by manager Scott Servais and a trainer before being pulled from the game. Servais subsequently clarified that back spasms were the source of the abrupt exit but did not provide any semblance of a return timetable for Stanek. The right-hander will naturally have an opportunity to recover during the All-Star break, but whether that will be enough time for Stanek to regain full health remains to be seen.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell hits 3-run homer, Angels beat Mariners 3-2

Jo Adell hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and Carson Fulmer threw four hitless innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners

JULY 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS