Mets Enhance Bullpen with New Acquisitions
The New York Mets made significant moves before the trade deadline, bolstering their bullpen with three new relievers—Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers, and Ryan Helsley. These players not only bring impressive resumes but also offer a variety of pitching styles that enhance the team’s strategic options.
Diverse Styles in the Bullpen
Soto, a hard-throwing left-handed pitcher, contrasts sharply with the softer-tossing Brooks Raley, already on the roster. Rogers introduces a unique submarine delivery, notable for having the lowest average fastball velocity in Major League Baseball at 83.3 mph. In contrast, Helsley boasts an explosive fastball averaging 99.3 mph, accompanied by a slider and curveball.
Team Strategy and Player Impact
- With both Soto and Rogers, the Mets can now better match up against opposing hitters.
- This acquisition allows the bullpen to feature pitchers with vastly different appearances and throwing styles.
- The goal is to effectively bridge the gap to closer Edwin Diaz, utilizing a mix of power and finesse.
“We have the ability now with two lefties to really match up early on,” said Ryne Stanek in a recent interview with Sports+. “It’s a lot of guys with massively different looks. We’ve got a power lefty and a pitch-ability lefty, we’ve got power arms on the right side just to get the ball to Edwin.”
