Mets right-hander Yennsy Diaz went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse, per the team’s transactions page. He’ll remain with the organization but will no longer occupy a place on the 40-man roster.
Diaz was one of three pitchers acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for Steven Matz during the 2020-21 offseason, coming to the organization alongside righties Sean Reid-Foley and Josh Wincowski — the latter of whom has since been traded to the Red Sox as part of the three-team deal that netted outfielder Khalil Lee. The Mets designated the 25-year-old Diaz for assignment last week after acquiring righty Adonis Medina from the Pirates.
Diaz appeared in 20 games with the Mets last season, pitching to a 5.40 ERA with lackluster 18.8% strikeout and 10.7% walk rates. Diaz did average a robust 95.5 mph on his heater during that time, but his four-seamer also had bottom-of-the-scale spin rate and was hit hard by opposing batters. The 6’1″, 210-pound righty was also hit hard in a small sample of 17 Triple-A frames last year, but prior to 2021 he’d posted solid results as a starter up through the Double-A level in the Blue Jays’ system.
Baseball America regularly ranked him near the back end of Toronto’s top 30 prospects, praising his fastball velocity but noting that a lack of plus secondary pitch limits him. Diaz leaned on a changeup in the minors and in last year’s 20 big league frames, and he’ll now be able to work to refine that offering or perhaps experiment with some new offspeed options as he works back toward the Majors. He’s the second righty to clear waivers and stick around as depth in as many days; the Mets outrighted Jordan Yamamoto to Syracuse yesterday.
Might not want to unpack his bags with the way the Mets bullpen has started out. Might be on a plane out of Hancock as we speak.
Yoan Lopez is still on the 40-man roster. He’d probably get the callup first.
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Two words. Aaron Loup.
Glad Yennsy stays in the organization. He showed some promise, and is still young. He might develop with a little more time at AAA.
Did anyone notice that Eppler bringing in Lowely Rodriguez from the Yanks for Castro blew the game yesterday for the Mets?
That loss falls squarely on Eppler and his bad decision making.
Loup was let go and Eppler let Hand go who by the way is a lefty and closed the game for the Phillies against the Mets in favor of Lowely Rodriguez who gave up the BIG home-run to Realmuto
Billy Ball in NY
No hilarious nickname for Lugo? That was the worst outing of his career
Happy to see Díaz retained. Good minors depth to have.
If there is one thing the Mets have been good at it’s bullpen “depth”. Quality, not so much, but “depth”
Hi Steve,
Can you please fix the person name of the word ‘Josh Wincowski’ between ‘Sean Reid-Foley and’ & ‘— the latter of whom’? HIs name is actually ‘Josh Winckowski’ not ‘Wincowski. Thank you!
“Diaz was one of three pitchers acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for Steven Matz during the 2020-21 offseason, coming to the organization alongside righties Sean Reid-Foley and ‘Josh Wincowski’ — the latter of whom has since been traded to the Red Sox as part of the three-team deal that netted outfielder Khalil Lee”.
Hi Steve,
I send you a question six (6) days ago, but no response, not sure if you saw it. Anyway please read below. Thank you.
Can you please fix the person name of the word ‘Josh Wincowski’ between ‘Sean Reid-Foley and’ & ‘— the latter of whom’? HIs name is actually ‘Josh Winckowski’ not ‘Wincowski. Thank you!
“Diaz was one of three pitchers acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for Steven Matz during the 2020-21 offseason, coming to the organization alongside righties Sean Reid-Foley and ‘Josh Wincowski’ — the latter of whom has since been traded to the Red Sox as part of the three-team deal that netted outfielder Khalil Lee”.
If Lindor was a decent shortstop, he would have turned the text book double play and we’d be 4-1. The guy is horrible in the field and may have the weakest arm I’ve seen out of high school. Who bounces a throw to the plate?
@PoloGround62 I don’t think that’s the right game to complain about defense. The Phillies gave the Mets 3 free runs.
Speaking of defense, how good does Alonso look lately? He really turned it around.
Alonso has come some way with his defense. But he did maybe cost us the game on Sunday against the Nats with a bad play at the plate.
It’s one play. Every player bounces a throw at some point. Are you really judging a player on ONE play?
I’m reading posts on Mets fan site and they are calling out May and Walker for getting MRI’s and for not being tough enough to pitch through pain. Do they even understand the game or human body? Pitchers and catchers usually report Feb 15 about 6 weeka from opening day. Meanwhile this year’s report date was about a month ago and pitchers have been rushing to get into game shape so of course you are going to have these types of injuries that usually come when ramping up the arm during a normal ST. But its easier to find a reason to complain about modern day player toughness or greediness as if its still 1968 and its two one division leagues of 20 teams.
The Mets haven’t won a championship since 1986. That’s why. The fans are frustrated about the curse. It’s why I’ve suggested that they become the Rochester Rabbits. Rochester is not cursed like Queens is.
Move makes a lot of Yenss…..
I think I may know what the problem is now. The Mets (aka Rochester Rabbits) have clearly drawn the wrong card(s). Instead of QUEENS, maybe they should try JACKS(onville).