Former Mets, Current Situations 2024

[Cowtipper]

Nori Aoki, who played for the Mets in 2017 is still playing at 42 in Japan. He's hitting .196/.266/.235 with 20 hits and 9 RBI in 102 at-bats for the Yakult Swallows.

Jonathan Arauz, who played for the Mets in 2023, hit .227/.286/.324 with 3 home runs and 21 RBI in 60 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City, in the Dodgers chain, but was released in early July.

Javier Baez, who played for the Mets in 2021, is hitting .178/.210/.274 with 4 home runs, 32 RBI and 6 stolen bases in 67 games for the Tigers. In four games at Triple-A, he hit .333/.385/.667 with a home run.

[G-Fafif]

Justin Turner acquired by Mariners, Amed Rosario headed to the Dodgers, Tommy Pham a recidivist Cardinal..

[Cowtipper]

Anthony Banda, who pitched for the Mets in 2021, is 1-2 with 31 Ks and a 2.37 ERA in 30 1/3 innings over 28 appearances for the Dodgers. He had a 2.12 ERA and 13.2 K/9 IP in 12 games at Triple-A.

Jacob Barnes, who pitched for the Mets in 2021, is 6-2 with a 3.59 ERA in 37 relief appearances for the Nationals. He has a 0.00 ERA in 7 appearances at Triple-A.

Chris Bassitt, who pitched for the Mets in 2022, is 8-9 with a 3.78 ERA in 21 starts for the Blue Jays.

[G-Fafif]

Giants get Mark Canha, who's likely psyched to return to the Bay Area.

[MFS62]

Rafael Montero has ben DFA by Houston, but has 1 1/2 years remaining on his contract.
A team thinking he'll return to 2022 levels might take a chance and sign him.
Later

[Marshmallowmilkshake]

I’m at PNC Park watching the DBacks and Pirates. Our old friend Dennis Santana entered the game, which was 1-0 in the fifth.

Dennis walked the first two batters, then hit the third in the shin. He did not get to face a fourth batter.

The next reliever got an infield fly, strike out, walked in a run then got Josh Bell to strike out.

[Cowtipper]

Gerson Bautista, who pitched for the Mets in 2018, is 4-3 with a 7.39 ERA and a 2.179 WHIP in 39 games for the Conspiradores de Querétaro in the Mexican League.

Phil Bickford, who pitched for the Mets in 2023, has a 14.40 ERA in 5 relief appearances for the Yankees. He is 2-4 with a 3.47 ERA in 29 games at Triple-A.

Travis Blankenhorn, who played for the Mets in 2021 and 2022, is hitless in 6 at-bats with the Nationals. He is slashing .247/.328/.518 with 24 home runs and 69 RBI at Triple-A.

[Cowtipper]

Jeff Brigham, who pitched for the Mets in 2023, is 0-1 with a 3.76 ERA and 12.0 K/9 IP rate in 20 relief appearances for the Twins Triple-A club, the St. Paul Saints.

Mark Canha, who played for the Mets in 2022 and 2023, is hitting .235 with 7 home runs, 38 RBI and 42 runs in 94 games between the Tigers and Giants.

Robinson Cano, who played for the Mets in 2019, 2020 and 2022, is hitting .431/.475/.639 with 14 home runs, 77 RBI and 141 hits in 78 games for the Diablos Rojos Del Mexico of the Mexican League...and he's 41 years old!

[Cowtipper]

Carlos Carrasco, who pitched for the Mets from 2021 to 2023, is 3-9 with a 5.53 ERA in 20 starts for the Guardians.

Miguel Castro, who pitched for the Mets in 2020 and 2021, was 0-0 with a 5.93 ERA in 11 relief appearances for the Diamondbacks. He had a 0.00 ERA in 4 minor league relief appearances. He was released July 31.

Juan Centeno, who played for the Mets in 2013 and 2014, is hitting .347/.438/.438 with a home run and 22 RBI in 44 games for the Saraperos de Saltillo in Mexico.

[MFS62]

Juan Centeno, who played for the Mets in 2013 and 2014, is hitting .347/.438/.438 with a home run and 22 RBI in 44 games for the Saraperos de Saltillo in Mexico.

One of my one-time adoptees who actually made it to the majors. Left handed hitting catcher, contact hitter ( as in no power) who threw out a high percentage of steal attempts.

Later

[Cowtipper]

Alex Claudio, who pitched for the Mets in 2022, is 2-3 with a 4.55 ERA in 32 relief appearances for the Diablos Rojos del México in the Mexican League.

Sam Clay, who pitched for the Mets in 2022, was 0-0 with a 7.15 ERA in 16 relief appearances for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. They got rid of him and he was signed by the Leones de Yucatan, with whom he is 1-1 with a 3.48 ERA in 11 relief appearances. All told, he is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in 27 games.

Michael Conforto, who played for the Mets from 2015 to 2021, is hitting .235/.314/.432 with 12 home runs, 50 RBI and 22 doubles in 94 games with the Giants. He hit .200 in 5 at-bats at Triple-A.

[Cowtipper]

John Curtiss, who pitched for the Mets in 2023, has a 15.43 ERA in 3 relief appearances for the Rockies. At Triple-A, he is 1-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 32 relief appearances for Albuquerque.

Travis d'Arnaud, who played for the Mets from 2013 to 2019, is hitting .252/.313/.473 with a 115 OPS+, 12 home runs and 37 RBI in 76 games for the Braves.

J.D. Davis, who played for the Mets from 2019 to 2022, hit .236/.304/.366 with 4 home runs and 5 RBI in 123 at-bats for the Athletics before being traded to the Yankees in June. With the Yankees, he hit .105/.227/.158 in 18 at-bats and was released August 2. Combined he hit .218/.293/.338 with 4 home runs and 6 RBI in 142 ABs. The Orioles signed him on August 7, but he hasn't played in the majors with them. He's spent a total of 8 games in the minors, all at Triple-A, hitting .179/.324/.429 with 2 home runs and 5 RBI.

[metirish]

Dom Smith will be DFA by the Red Sox , according to a MLB insider on Twitter

[G-Fafif]

Chasen Shreve has rejected an outright assignment to the minors by the Rockies and has instead elected free agency.

[DocTee]

Dom Smith will be DFA by the Red Sox , according to a MLB insider on Twitter

I wished he couldve latched on somewhere. Seemed like an awesome clubhouse guy but not quite skilled enough with the bat to stick round and justify his draft position. My guess? MLB ambassador for inner city youth leagues or somesuch

[Cowtipper]

Alejandro de Aza, who played for the Mets in 2016, is still going at 40 years old. He is with the Staten Island Ferry Hawks of the independent Atlantic League, hitting .271/.368/.400 with 4 home runs and 26 RBI in 44 games.

Jacob deGrom, who pitched for the Mets from 2014 to 2022, hasn't played yet in 2024, but is still with the Rangers. He's on the 60-day IL and might be starting a rehab assignment soon.

Yennsy Diaz, who pitched for the Mets in 2021, made 6 appearances (1 start) for El Aguila de Veracruz, posting a 12.71 ERA. He was released May 14.

[G-Fafif]

Reds claim Amed Rosario on waivers from Dodgers.

[G-Fafif]

Angels have released Luis Guillorme.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

Angels have released Luis Guillorme.

Sad but the next stop for him is the Long Island Ducks

[Cowtipper]

Brandon Drury, who played for the Mets in 2021, is hitting .164/.247/.204 with 1 home run and 10 RBI in 69 games for the Angels.

Phillip Evans, who played for the Mets in 2017 and 2018, began 2024 in the Braves system, hitting .222/.305/.324 with 5 home runs and 18 RBI in 51 games for the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. He was released on June 12, but was quickly signed by the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League, with whom he is currently hitting .324/.418/.456 with 3 home runs and 11 RBI.

Jeurys Familia, who pitched for the Mets from 2012 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021, made 9 appearances for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico, posting a 1-1 record and a 2.00 ERA, but was released in mid-May.

[Cowtipper]

Johneshwy Fargas, who played for the Mets in 2021, is hitting .282/.330/.421 with 5 home runs, 25 RBI and 15 stolen bases for the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League.

Matt Festa, who played for the Mets earlier in 2024, was signed, released and re-signed by the Rangers after departing New York. He is currently with the big club, posting a 1-0 record and a 1.50 ERA in 4 relief appearances. He is 1-0 with a 1.04 ERA and 13.5 K/9 with their Triple-A club, Round Rock (6 G).

Chris Flexen, who pitched for the Mets from 2017 to 2019, is 2-12 with a 5.46 ERA and a 1.516 WHIP in 26 games (24 starts) for the White Sox.

I failed to note above that Brandon Drury has hit .263/.440/.263 in 6 games for the Angels Triple-A club in Salt Lake City.

Other odds and ends:

Check out this transaction log for John Curtiss:

January 25, 2024: Signed as a Free Agent with the Colorado Rockies.

May 30, 2024: Granted Free Agency.

May 31, 2024: Signed as a Free Agent with the Colorado Rockies.

July 1, 2024: Released by the Colorado Rockies.

July 3, 2024: Signed as a Free Agent with the Colorado Rockies.

He's also been DFA'd twice.

Saraperos de Saltillo released C Juan Centeno on July 24.

Phil Bickford was signed by the Yankees in April, released July 3, then re-signed on July 4.

[G-Fafif]

The Red Sox have indeed released Dom Smirh.

[G-Fafif]

The D'backs have picked up Luis Guillorme, positioning him as the quintessential Old Friend, a player we're likely to see compete vs. the Mets for a third team in his first year gone.

[Edgy MD]

I was fearsome that he would be heading to the Yankees.

[G-Fafif]

Dom Smith has joined Amed Rosario on the Reds.