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Mets Claim Marc Rzepczynski On Revocable Waivers, In Talks With Padres

By charliewilmoth | August 29, 2015 at 6:42pm CDT

8:42pm: The Mets are unlikely to work out a trade with the Padres for Rzepczynski, a source tells Newsdays’ Marc Carig. At this time, it’s unclear if that’s because the club landed an alternative. The acquisition of Addison Reed doesn’t necessarily affect the Mets interest in Rzepczynski since the latter reliever is a lefty specialist. 

4:15pm: The Mets have claimed Padres lefty Marc Rzepczynski, Rosenthal tweets. It’s not yet clear exactly when they would need to complete a deal for him. Rzepczynski, who turns 30 today, has a 4.88 ERA with 10.7 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in 27 2/3 innings this year with Cleveland and San Diego. The Padres acquired him for Abraham Almonte at last month’s deadline. He’s making $2.4MM this season and will be eligible for arbitration again this winter. He might not be the only player they’re working on acquiring — Rubin tweets that the Mets have claimed a reliever from another NL team.

3:09pm: The Mets claimed the reliever from an NL team and are currently in discussions with that team, Rubin tweets.

2:07pm: The Mets have made a claim involving a reliever on revocable waivers and are waiting to see how it turns out, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports (Twitter links). It’s unclear whether the pitcher’s current team will pull him back from waivers or let him go, either by simply by allowing the waiver claim or by negotiating a trade.

1:34pm: The Mets are progressing on a move to add a reliever, ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin tweets. He emphasizes that a deal might not ultimately be consummated, but writes that the team is involved in real discussions.

Earlier this week, it looked like the Mets might not be able to strike a deal, and GM Sandy Alderson had previously expressed pessimism about the possibility of making a trade. Now that a trade looks more likely, though, it seems likely the Mets are on the hunt for a lefty (although a righty certainly could also be a possibility). They’ve struggled to find a second consistent left-handed arm this season, and their current group of righties (Jeurys Familia, Tyler Clippard, Hansel Robles, Carlos Torres and Logan Verrett) has mostly performed well, despite the losses of Jenrry Mejia (to a suspension) and Bobby Parnell (to the disabled list).

The Mets lost one lefty, Jerry Blevins, to injury earlier this year, and they designated another, Alex Torres, after he walked 26 batters in 34 1/3 innings. They’ve gotten good results this year from Sean Gilmartin, but Eric O’Flaherty hasn’t worked out since they acquired him from the Athletics earlier this month. (As another potential lefty relief option, they also have Dario Alvarez, who’s performed well in the high minors this season, on their 40-man roster.)

MLBTR’s list of players who have cleared revocable waivers doesn’t contain any lefty relievers, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any available, since it isn’t always known to the public which players have cleared. It’s also possible the Mets could claim a player and work out a deal with his team.

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  1. Grizzy

    6 years ago

    Perhaps they’re simply trying to grab another strong righty, somebody to fill the role that Mejia and Parnell vacated for their individual reasons?
    While a left-hander is certainly their most pressing need, just picking up a quality righty to provide a bridge to/take some load off of Familia and Clippard would do wonders.

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  2. seamaholic

    6 years ago

    With how good their starters are, I’m not seeing this as a huge priority. There are guys available, but unless you’re worried about injuries I don’t know if I would make a major deal. Maybe they grab a vet with some closing experience, in case nerves get to Familia.

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  3. gomerhodge71

    6 years ago

    Craig Breslow’s already in town. Just put a uniform on him. Give the Sox a few dollars or something, they’ll probably agree.

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    • Draven Moss

      6 years ago

      I’m pretty certain they don’t want Breslow.

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  4. Ray Ray

    6 years ago

    Rafael Betancourt was just released. He had good peripherals this season and deserves to play for a winner at the end of his career after his comeback from TJ surgery.

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  5. inkstainedscribe

    6 years ago

    Kimbrel?

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  6. brewcrew

    6 years ago

    K-Rod???

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  7. gooderson

    6 years ago

    Baseless speculation: I don’t think Sandy will trade for a middling reliever. If he makes a trade it will be for a top-level guy. Mets have too many guys are are in the okay-to-good range to bother wasting prospects to acquire another one.

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  8. obnoxiousmetsfan

    6 years ago

    I would love to have Darren O’day but the mets are In need for a reliable left hand pitcher so I’m gonna say ex met from the ’06 mets….

    Oliver Perez

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  9. budman3

    6 years ago

    I would think a guy like Edward Mujica makes sense.. Though not having a good year, he always has pitched better in the NL and has had success against the Nats, Pirates, Cubs, and Phils over the last three years.

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  10. Brixton

    6 years ago

    Ship ’em Dillon Gee and EYJ then call it a day.

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  11. Vandals Took The Handles

    6 years ago

    No question about it – Preller is lost and in circles, throwing stuff up against the wall hoping something sticks.

    I can only imagine how the players in the clubhouse feel – wondering who goes tomorrow. Another rotisserie league GM.

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    • Vandals Took The Handles

      6 years ago

      Preller asked for too much at the deadline for the players he was shopping, and appears to have done that again here with the Mets.

      Ownership has to hire a consultant over him, he appears unable to function without adult supervision.

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