The Mets announced that left-hander Anthony Banda has been designated for assignment, while right-hander Akeem Bostick has been outrighted to Triple-A. (Bostick was DFA’ed yesterday as part of the Mets’ roster shuffles on deadline day.) The moves open up some 40-man roster space for the two particulars of yesterday’s big trade with the Cubs — Javier Baez joins New York’s active roster, while righty Trevor Williams was optioned to Triple-A.
The Giants dealt Banda to the Mets at the start of July, and Banda could potentially last only a month in his latest organization. Banda’s contract was selected by New York on July 19, and he posted a 7.36 ERA over five appearances and 7 1/3 innings with the team.
A Tommy John surgery and other injuries have hampered the career of Banda, who drew notice as a prospect during his time in the Brewers, Diamondbacks, and Rays farm system. That potential led Banda to be included as part of a pair of notable trades — exactly seven years ago today, the Brewers sent Banda and Mitch Haniger to the D’Backs for Gerardo Parra, and then he was moved to the Rays as part of a big three-team trade in February 2018. At the big league level, Banda has tossed only 58 2/3 innings since the start of the 2017 season, posting a 6.14 ERA.
Guess he won’t be part of the Banda misfits
If he’s not a misfit, maybe he’s one of the Banda Brothers?
Panda is available if the Mets need a hug……..
Zing.
How long you been holding onto that one?
Only until the Braves released him. Honestly, I found all the hugs to be a bit creepy.
Honestly thought of it just then
Great minds travel the same dusty road Weedhopper
Cheers
First Banda fails as a comedian (Seinfeld), then as a pitcher
Banya is still waiting for that soup from Mindys
Two Mindys
It was a nice suit
I liked Akeem better when he was the One Man Gang
Now this is a deep cut.
Are you insinuating he needs stitches or will a Banda-aid suffice?
Haha well done. Legends, both of you.
With the Doctor of Style, Slick
Mets cut Banda…that leaves Banda on the Run…